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Looking for help building your Draftster and Victiv NBA Lineup for Tuesday, March 31? Sharing our Optimal Draftster &#38; Victiv Plays, Picks &#38; Lineups for 3/31. Daily fantasy basketball picks and advice at itsÂ finest! Last day of the month and with it brings a 4 game slate highlighted by the W2015-03-31 10:41:033/31: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Optimal Lineup Picks Tuesday, March 31 | DFS Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for DraftKings (3/31)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-sports-dfs-lineup/draftkings-nba/2015/03/31/draftkings-nba-optimal-lineup-picks-tuesday-march-31-dfs-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-draftkings-331/
DraftKings Optimal NBA Lineup Picks for Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Daily fantasy basketball picks and plays for DraftKings NBA DFS games (3/31). Last day of the month and the NBA brings us 4 games for our enjoyment tonight, highlighted by the Clippers vs Warriors. Disappointing night for us last night2015-03-31 10:41:033/31: SLC Dunk- NBA Draft 2015 Lottery Standings: While you were sleeping March 31st, 2015http://www.slcdunk.com/2015/3/31/8319099/nba-draft-2015-lottery-standings-knicks-lakers-sixers-timberwolves-march-31
If the season ended tonight who would have the most ping pong balls?
There were only seven games in the NBA last night, but there were still enough changes in both the NBA Playoff standings and the NBA Draft Lottery race. Check it all out:
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What happened last night?
2015-03-31 09:38:573/30: Hoops Habit- FanDuel Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup, March 30http://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/30/fanduel-daily-picks-fantasy-basketball-lineup-march-30/
Monday, Monday... As we wipe the slate clean from another very successful week, it&#039;s time to jump right into the Fanduel daily picks for today. Our system continues to benefit those who choose to utilize the information, and we wouldn&#039;t have it any other way -- our goal is to get your rost2015-03-30 10:37:583/30: RotoBaller.com- NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers &#8211; FanDuel Advice for 3/30/15http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-dfs-lineup-picks-sleepers-fanduel-advice-for-33015/
2015-03-30 08:36:223/27: CaliSports News- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors Start Time, Preview, TVhttp://www.calisportsnews.com/los-angeles-lakers-vs-toronto-raptors-start-time-preview-tv/
(Photo viaÂ @Lakers) The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their road trip this evening as they take on the Toronto Raptors with a trip across the border.Â The Lakers will be without Nick Young while Jeremy Lin is listed as &#8220;day-to day.&#8221; For the Raptors, their only injury lies in Kyle Low2015-03-27 18:38:593/27: Slam Dunk Zone- FanDay NBA DFS Picks: 3/27/2015http://slamdunkzone.com/2015/03/27/fanday-nba-dfs-picks-3272015/
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FanDuel NBA Lineup for Friday, March 27 &#124; Moxyball&#8217;s topÂ daily fantasy basketball plays, picks, tips, advice and strategy for today&#8217;sÂ FanDuel NBA DFS actionÂ (3/27). After a one-game night on Thursday, we&#8217;re back at it with a big Friday slate. With 13 games on the agenda, th2015-03-27 14:39:003/27: Hoops Habit- Lou Williams: Say No To Isolationhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/27/lou-williams-say-no-isolation/
For about a month into the NBA season (maybe less for some people), nobody seemed to mind Louis Williams taking the final shot for the Toronto Raptors. He&#8217;s a streaky scorer, but great at creating space for himself and getting literally anything off whenever he wants to. He&#8217;s also one of2015-03-27 11:37:413/27: Lake Show Life- Lakers vs. Raptors: This Is How You Rebuildhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/03/27/lakers-vs-raptors-this-is-how-you-rebuild/
The Lakers play Toronto on Friday night. The Lakers beat the Raptors in overtime on November 30th. In 2010, Chris Bosh&#8217;s free agency left the Toronto Raptors gasping for air. Seven years earlier, in the 2003 draft, the Raptorsselected Bosh with the 4th pick. Unable to surround him with appr...2015-03-27 10:38:243/26: Pippen Ain&#039;t Easy- Chicago Bulls C Joakim Noah Likes Team's Chances in Seven-Game Serieshttp://pippenainteasy.com/2015/03/26/chicago-bulls-c-joakim-noah-likes-teams-chances-in-seven-game-series/
The Chicago Bulls have championship hopes this season. That much was clear even before the offseason addition of Pau Gasol, and, considering that the Spanish big man has turned into an automatic double-double machine for Chicago, now the bar seems to be even higher. One player who has not shied a...2015-03-26 16:37:273/25: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for Wednesday, March 25 | Daily Fantasy Basketball Plays, Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advicehttp://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-sports-dfs-lineup/fanduel-nba/2015/03/25/fanduel-nba-lineup-for-wednesday-march-25-daily-fantasy-basketball-plays-picks-tips-strategy-advice/
FanDuel NBA Lineup for Wednesday, March 25 &#124; Moxyball&#8217;s topÂ daily fantasy basketball plays, picks, tips, advice and strategy for today&#8217;sÂ FanDuel NBA DFS actionÂ (3/25). Another day, and another incredibly high-scoring night. We once again broke the 290 point mark, but sadly it was2015-03-25 09:40:083/25: Sports Unbiased- NBA Predictions: Can the Raptors Make a Playoff Run?http://sportsunbiased.com/nba/40651/nba-predictions-can-the-raptors-make-a-playoff-run/
We continue our 2015 NBA playoffs series outlook with the Toronto Raptors, a team currently struggling to play consistent basketball on the road but has dominated their division with an impressive 11-2 record. The Raptors are destined to win their second consecutive Atlantic Division title en route 2015-03-25 08:36:443/24: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for Tuesday, March 24 | Daily Fantasy Basketball Plays, Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advicehttp://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-sports-dfs-lineup/fanduel-nba/2015/03/24/fanduel-nba-lineup-for-tuesday-march-24-daily-fantasy-basketball-plays-picks-tips-strategy-advice/
FanDuel NBA Lineup for Tuesday, March 24 &#124; Moxyball&#8217;s topÂ daily fantasy basketball plays, picks, tips, advice and strategy for today&#8217;sÂ FanDuel NBA DFS actionÂ (3/24). We had some bad luck with our initial lineup yesterday, with Kevin Martin being a very late scratch. Our second li2015-03-24 13:43:333/24: RotoBaller.com- NBA DFS FanDuel Advice & Sleepers – Lineup Picks for 3/24/15http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-dfs-fanduel-advice-sleepers-lineup-picks-for-32415/
2015-03-24 06:37:243/22: Daily Knicks- New York Knicks: Alexey Shved Injured in Loss to Raptorshttp://dailyknicks.com/2015/03/22/new-york-knicks-alexey-shved-injured-in-loss-to-raptors/
As if this season couldn&#039;t get any worse, the New York Knicks just lost the one player who was starting to turn heads. Fortunately, the injurywasn&#039;t severe and the contributorcould return in the very near future. Unfortunately, it was Alexey Shved who went down. Behind DeMar DeRozan&#38;..2015-03-22 20:38:253/20: HoopsRumors- Colleges That Produced Multiple $10MM+ Playershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/03/colleges-produced-multiple.html
The eye-popping volume of high-profile prospects at the University of Kentucky makes their NCAA tournament games required viewing for just about anyone involved in NBA personnel matters. The Wildcats boast six players within the top 50 on Chad Ford&#8217;s ESPN.com Big BoardÂ and five among the top 2015-03-20 16:35:443/20: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for Friday, March 20 | Daily Fantasy Basketball Plays, Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advicehttp://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-sports-dfs-lineup/fanduel-nba/2015/03/20/fanduel-nba-lineup-for-friday-march-20-daily-fantasy-basketball-plays-picks-tips-strategy-advice/
FanDuel NBA Lineup for Friday, March 20Â &#124; Moxyball&#8217;s topÂ daily fantasy basketball plays, picks, tips, advice and strategy for today&#8217;sÂ FanDuel NBA DFS actionÂ (3/20). Our team put up a solid point total with 272.6 thanks to some strong performances from James Harden, Zach LaVine, 2015-03-20 07:39:523/19: Raptors Rapture- Kyle Lowry: Toronto Raptors PG Suffers Back Injuryhttp://raptorsrapture.com/2015/03/19/kyle-lowry-toronto-raptors-pg-suffers-back-injury/
The Toronto Raptors cannot seem to catch a break, suffering yet another set back in their 105-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night (March 18). Sure, the win felt good, but it was probably not worth hearing the news that Kyle Lowry has suffered some description of a back industry. Thoug2015-03-19 20:37:483/18: Dunking with Wolves- Timberwolves Preview: North of the border to take on the Raptorshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2015/03/18/timberwolves-preview-north-of-the-border-to-take-on-the-raptors/
It&#039;s anyone&#039;s guess who will or won&#039;t suit up for the Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Toronto. In fact, their head coach won&#039;t even be with the team. Yes, we&#039;re back to the place where Wolves players drop like flies, and it isn&#039;t a lot of fun. It&#039;s impossible...2015-03-18 11:40:173/17: Hoops Habit- DeMar DeRozan: Where Are You?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/17/demar-derozan/
When DeMar DeRozan was drafted to the Toronto Raptors back in 2009 with the ninth pick overall, I wasn&#8217;t sure what to think. Just an athletic guy from USC. That was the best way to describe him. An athlete. Not yet an NBA player. But as seasons passed by and the Raptors had disappointing se...2015-03-17 14:37:503/17: Ink on Indy- Pacers Lose To Raptors on Night of Bad Shootinghttp://inkonindy.com/2015/03/16/pacers-lose-to-raptors-on-night-of-bad-shooting/
After having their seven-game win streak snapped against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night the Indiana Pacers were looking to turn things around against the recently struggling Raptors. That wasn&#039;t the case however, as Indiana would go on to lose the game in front of the home-crowd by a s...2015-03-17 00:36:413/16: Hoops Habit- FanDuel Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup, March 16http://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/16/fanduel-daily-picks-fantasy-basketball-lineup-march-16/
We hope you benefited from some sound options on Saturday, cashing in where others were left high-and-dry on their expensive, but unproductive Fanduel daily picks. The store is closed on Sunday, but if you have been following these posts, there is a good chance our strategies prompted you to grab up2015-03-16 13:37:493/15: Rip City Project- Trail Blazers stay hot, shoot past Raptors to start road trip with winhttp://ripcityproject.com/2015/03/15/trail-blazers-stay-hot-shoot-past-raptors-start-road-trip-win/
The Portland Trail Blazers opened a 5-game road trip Sunday afternoon with a convincing 113-97 win over the Atlantic Division leading Toronto Raptors. Recap Both teams came out firing to start the game. Toronto entered as the 22nd-ranked defense in the NBA, and Damian Lillard took full advantage b..2015-03-15 23:38:353/15: Rip City Project- Portland Trail Blazers start grueling road trip against Toronto Raptorshttp://ripcityproject.com/2015/03/15/portland-trail-blazers-start-grueling-road-trip-against-toronto-raptors/
Today at 4:00 p.m. PST, the Portland Trail Blazers start their five game road trip against the Toronto Raptors. With the next five games on the road, the Trail Blazers look to build on their two game winning streak and take the season series from the Raptors. Both teams ended the 2014 calendar year 2015-03-15 17:38:273/15: Slam Dunk Zone- FanDay NBA DFS Picks: 3/15/2015http://slamdunkzone.com/2015/03/15/fanday-nba-dfs-picks-3152015/
Point Guard: Cash Game Plays: Kyrie Irving ($5,700): I donât know whatâs up with his price, but I urge you to take advantage of it. Kyrie is a must play at $5,700 and there is no need for a second thought. Coming off a career night vs. the Spurs, he faces an Orlando Magic team [&#8230;]
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It&#039;s never wise to count chickens before they hatch, but right now, the Charlotte Hornets are on pace to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. As of March 11, the team is28-34, good for the eighth and final playoff spot. Monday&#039;s loss to the Washington Wizards certainly wouldn...2015-03-12 12:36:513/11: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA: Top-10 Most Disappointing Players Of The 2014-15 Seasonhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/03/11/nba-top-10-disappointing-players-nba-season/
The NBA has seen its fair share of players that have broken out to have exceptional seasons, buthere are a few players that have flopped at that same opportunity Steph Curry, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Lebron James. Those are just a few names that you won&#039;t see on the list of most...2015-03-11 08:38:023/11: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Is Amir Johnson Set to Leave Toronto?http://tipofthetower.com/2015/03/11/toronto-raptors-is-amir-johnson-set-to-leave-toronto/
Toronto Raptors: Is Amir Johnson Set to Leave Toronto? You&#039;ll have to excuse me for channeling my inner-Tom Petty, but I think it&#039;s fair to say the Toronto Raptors are currently &#34;Free Fallin&#34;. Since their impressive demolition of the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto&#039;s finest have gon...2015-03-11 06:36:523/11: Air Alamo- San Antonio Spurs Hold Off Toronto Raptors for Sixth Straight Winhttp://airalamo.com/2015/03/10/san-antonio-spurs-hold-off-toronto-raptors-sixth-straight-win/
The San Antonio Spurs continued to roll along on Tuesday night, defeating the Toronto Raptors at home 117-107 for their sixth straight win. San Antonio started out the night strong, racing out to an 11-point lead after one, a 20-point lead at the half. Unfortunately for the Spurs, however, Toront...2015-03-11 00:39:013/11: Air Alamo- San Antonio Spurs Player Grades in Win Over Toronto Raptorshttp://airalamo.com/2015/03/10/san-antonio-spurs-player-grades-win-toronto-raptors/
The San Antonio Spurs improved to 4-0 on their current six-game home-stand on Tuesday night, holding off the Toronto Raptors 117-107. Holding off is the best term that describes this game as the Spurs led by 20-points at the half. The Raptors were resilient, however, cutting the lead down to six ...2015-03-11 00:39:003/10: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Magic Number Is 48http://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/10/toronto-raptors-magic-number-48/
The Toronto Raptors are not the Cleveland Cavaliers. They do not have a Big Three. They do not have a single player who can impact a game to such an extent that even when his teammates are faltering, he can drag them to a win. The closest thing they have to that is DeMar DeRozan, who can get his ...2015-03-10 13:39:283/10: FFLockerRoom- NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: Tuesday 3/10/2015http://fflockerroom.com/2015/03/10/nba-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-tuesday-3102015/
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NBATags: Daily Fantasy SportsdfsFantasy BasketballNBAToday we have sixÂ games on the NBA docket to choose from for our Daily Fantasy player pool. Whether you play at VicTiv, 2015-03-10 12:36:123/10: Air Alamo- San Antonio Spurs vs Toronto Raptors: Prediction, Key Players, Injurieshttp://airalamo.com/2015/03/10/san-antonio-spurs-vs-toronto-raptors-prediction-key-players-injuries/
The San Antonio Spurs take on the Toronto Raptors on Tuesdaynight at theAT&#38;T Center. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be televised on Fox Sports Southwest. The game can also be heard onthe radio on WOAI 1200 AM. This is the second and final matchup of the season between ...2015-03-10 02:38:293/8: Thunderous Intentions- Westbrook Lifts Thunder Over Reeling Raptorshttp://thunderousintentions.com/2015/03/08/westbrook-lifts-thunder-reeling-raptors/
Let&#039;s make something clear. The version of the Oklahoma City Thunderpre-February 19th would not have won this. This current post-Reggie Jacksonsquad did, and for more than a few reasons. The team did it&#039;s usual thing, running it&#039;s offense mainly through it&#039;s superstar, but it was2015-03-08 22:37:463/8: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for Sunday, March 8 | Daily Fantasy Basketball Plays, Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for March 8, 2015 FanDuel NBA Games (3/8)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/03/08/fanduel-nba-lineup-for-sunday-march-8-daily-fantasy-basketball-plays-picks-tips-strategy-advice-for-march-8-2015-fanduel-nba-games-38/
FanDuel NBA Lineup for Sunday, March 8Â &#124; Moxyball&#8217;s best daily fantasy basketball plays, picks, tips, advice and strategy for tonight&#8217;s FanDuel NBA DFS games (3/8). Last night turned out to be another great nightÂ for our NBA lineup on FanDuel. We finished with 293.5 points which w2015-03-08 08:39:533/6: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Starting To Wake Uphttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/06/toronto-raptors-starting-wake/
The Toronto Raptors have been playing poorly as of late. They&#8217;ve lost six of their last seven games and have looked like a red and white rag doll, getting tossed around by a bunch of good teams and even a very, very bad one (the New York Knicks). But when Toronto matched up with the Clevela...2015-03-06 11:37:513/5: Sir Charles In Charge- If You're Reading This It's Too Late: The Myth of the Toronto Raptorshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/03/05/if-youre-reading-this-its-too-late-the-myth-of-the-toronto-raptors/
The Toronto Raptors sit second in the standings, but they aren&#039;t contenders Despite dropping five out of their last six games, the TorontoRaptors still find themselves second in the Eastern Conference standings. On the outside, that may seem like a victory for the Raptors, who have struggl...2015-03-05 10:39:423/3: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Did They Peak Too Early?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/03/toronto-raptors-peak-early/
The Toronto Raptors ended their five-game losing skid last night by defeating the Philadelphia Tankers in a duel so morbidly mediocre that even DeMar DeRozan&#8217;s season-high 35 points seemed to come on minimal effort. But they ended their losing ways nonetheless and can now (hopefully) begin ...2015-03-03 11:38:253/3: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry Could Miss Multiple Gameshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/03/03/toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-miss-multiple-games/
Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry Could Miss Multiple Games Kyle Lowrywas noticeably absent on Monday night, as the Toronto Raptors took on the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. It marked the second straight game the point guard had sat out, after also missing Saturday&#039;s emba.2015-03-03 06:38:533/2: The Sixer Sense- The Nerlens Noel Show Can't Overcome the Raptors Rapturehttp://thesixersense.com/2015/03/02/nerlens-noel-show-cant-overcome-raptors-rapture/
Another night, another loss. However, regardless of the final outcome, the Sixers did keep this game close for the majority. Even so, all along it felt like one of those games that the Sixers would wind up losing no matter what happened. The Raptors played without Philly&#039;s own Kyle Lowry, but D2015-03-02 21:37:103/1: Empire Writes Back- New York Knicks Recap: Knicks Defeat Atlantic Division Leading Toronto Raptorshttp://empirewritesback.com/2015/02/28/new-york-knicks-recap-knicks-defeat-atlantic-division-leading-toronto-raptors/
The New York Knicks were right back at it Saturday night, and for the second consecutive night and game, they were able to pull out a hard fought victory. Tonight the win came against the Atlantic Division leading Toronto Raptors, giving the Knicks one of their best wins of the season. As it has bee2015-03-01 00:37:122/28: SLC Dunk- FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball tournament and tipshttp://www.slcdunk.com/2015/2/28/8126663/fanduel-daily-fantasy-basketball-tournament-and-tips
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After losing to a LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors will look to bounce back against another Eastern Conference contender in the shape of the Toronto Raptors. After leading the East for the early stages of this season, the Raptors have lost their way of late, and have s2015-02-27 11:38:172/27: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Searching For The Next Levelhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/27/toronto-raptors-searching-next-level/
The Toronto Raptors&#039; post-All-Star weekend schedule hasn&#8217;t been easy. They&#8217;re at the tail end of a brutal five-game stretch that has included the Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks so far, with the Golden State Warriors as the next and final op2015-02-27 09:37:452/24: The Smoking Cuban- Dallas Mavericks Preview: Toronto Raptorshttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2015/02/24/dallas-mavericks-preview-toronto-raptors/
The Dallas Mavericks (38-20) take on the Toronto Raptors (37-19) at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday in a battle between two of the top teams in the league. The Raptors have lost two straight; road games against the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans. But they&#039;ve been run throug...2015-02-24 12:39:272/24: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for February 24 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Feb 24http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/02/24/fanduel-nba-lineup-for-february-24-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-for-feb-24/
FanDuel NBA Lineup for February 24 &#124; DFS FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Feb 24, 2015 (2/24) Our picks from yesterday&#8217;s actionÂ put together 305 points but it still wasn&#8217;t enough to place in 50-50s. It&#8217;s hard to believe it was such a h2015-02-24 09:40:492/24: Hoops Habit- Louis Williams: Toronto's Consistent Wild Cardhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/24/louis-williams-torontos-consistent-wild-card/
After Louis Williams went down with a torn ACL back in 2013, it looked like he might never reach the level he was at during the 2011-12 season, when he finished second in Sixth Man of the Year voting. The Toronto Raptors took a chance on him this season, hoping that his recovery had reached such ...2015-02-24 09:38:382/23: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors @ Pelicanshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/23/toronto-raptors-game-preview-raptors-pelicans/
Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors @ Pelicans Coming out of the All-Star break, we have seen two vastly different versions of the Toronto Raptors. On Friday, we witnessed the Raptors manhandle the Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta Hawks. However, facing the Houston Rockets on Saturday, Toron...2015-02-23 06:38:212/22: Blue Man Hoop- Golden State Warriors Embark a Tough Six Game Road Triphttp://bluemanhoop.com/2015/02/22/golden-state-warriors-embark-tough-six-game-road-trip/
The Golden State Warriors have been rolling this season, sporting the best record in the NBA at 43-9. Last night, they started their &#8220;second half&#8221; of the season on the right note by outplaying their nemesis, the San Antonio Spurs, 110-99. The Warriors will not see their home court until 2015-02-22 13:37:292/21: House of Houston- Game 55: Toronto Raptors Vs. Houston Rockets Previewhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/02/21/game-55-toronto-raptors-vs-houston-rockets-preview/
The NBA schedulers didn&#039;t waste any time giving the Houston Rockets a tough scheduling challenge after the All-Star break. After a extremely bitter-tasting 111-100 loss to the Dallas Mavericks last night despite a gritty, inspiring 4th quarter comeback, the Rockets will undertake another tou...2015-02-21 14:37:302/21: Tip of the Tower- 2016 NBA Draft Is Key to Toronto Raptors Futurehttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/21/2016-nba-draft-key-toronto-raptors-future/
2016 NBA Draft Is Key to Toronto Raptors Future The craziness of the NBA trade deadline has come and gone. While a number of teams like the Miami Heat made last minute moves to improve their team, the Toronto Raptors took the alternative route of standing pat. Despite holding coveted future assets .2015-02-21 13:37:142/21: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 3 Keys To NBA Finals Chanceshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/21/toronto-raptors-3-keys-finals-chances/
The Toronto Raptors decided not to make a trade at the deadline this year. When asked before the deadline byGrantland&#039;s Zach Lowe on whether he would trade a draft pick for a player that could help this season, Raptors&#039; GM Masai Ujiri said, &#34;It depends on what&#8217;s there. But I won.2015-02-21 12:38:182/21: ATL All Day- Toronto Raptors blow out Atlanta Hawkshttp://atlallday.com/2015/02/21/toronto-raptors-blow-atlanta-hawks/
In their first game post All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks... well they didn&#039;t really show up, and the Toronto Raptors cruised to their third win over the team this season, 105-80. This is one of the biggest losses the Hawks have had all year, and is a bit of a disappointment as they look to...2015-02-21 02:36:572/20: Raptors Rapture- Toronto Raptors: Looking Back on the First Part of the Seasonhttp://raptorsrapture.com/2015/02/20/toronto-raptors-looking-back-first-part-season/
Though the mathimatical halfway point of the 2014/15 NBA season has long past, tonight&#039;s impressive triumph over the Atlanta Hawks marked what is often known as the second part of the season. The Toronto Raptors experienced the most successful first part of a season in franchise history, postin2015-02-20 23:38:052/20: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Season Far From Overhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/20/toronto-raptors-season-far/
The Toronto Raptors have been almost surprisingly good this season. They&#8217;ve proven that their run last season wasn&#8217;t a fluke and that chemistry does wonders for a team that, on paper, just doesn&#8217;t seem as good as some of the others. They are second in the Eastern Conference righ...2015-02-20 11:38:542/19: Tip of the Tower- Lou Williams: Sixth Man of the Yearhttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/19/lou-williams-sixth-man-of-the-year/
Lou Williams: Sixth Man of the Year Already on pace for the best season in franchise history, there&#039;s a good chance the offseason will be even &#039;sweeter&#039; for the Toronto Raptors, as Louis Williams (more commonly known as Lou) has cemented himself as a front-runner for the Sixth Man of.2015-02-19 06:37:292/18: Baller Mind Frame- Live! From The Couch: How Russell Westbrook and His Mink Won All-Star Weekendhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/18/live-couch-russell-westbrook-mink-won-star-weekend/
BMF Contributor, Brandon Allen Harrison, and newcomer Jonathan âJCâ Collins bring you the most unabashedly biased basketball talk live from the couch in Los Angeles, California. The Rundown 2:46 &#8211; NBA All-Star Recap 12:42 &#8211; Fashion Show Fail 16:25 &#8211; All-Star Weekend Emoji Ratin2015-02-18 12:39:022/17: Sir Charles In Charge- DeMar DeRozan's Shooting Struggles May Doom The Toronto Raptorshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/02/17/demar-derozans-shooting-struggles-may-doom-toronto-raptors/
After nearly50 games into the season, DeMar DeRozan&#039;s bad shooting is now a trend and it&#039;ll eventually hurt the Toronto Raptors With all the talk about Terrence Ross&#039; offensive struggles, DeMar DeRozan&#039;s shooting struggles have seemed to be largely ignored. It&#039;s been...2015-02-17 16:39:392/17: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Fielding Offers for Terrence Rosshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/17/toronto-raptors-fielding-offers-terrence-ross/
Toronto Raptors Fielding Offers for Terrence Ross With the NBA trade deadline only two days away, rumours about the Toronto Raptors wanting to upgrade their rosterare sure to intensify. But of course, with any trade, the main question of cost arises. Well, some of what the Raptors are willing to...2015-02-17 10:41:122/16: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Trade Rumors: Should The Raptors Trade Terrence Ross For David West?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/02/16/nba-trade-rumors-raptors-trade-ross/
NBA Trade Rumors:The Toronto Raptors could be looking to bolster their title chances by trading Terrence Ross for David West. But considering Ross&#039; talent, should they? Terrence Ross is one of the most electrifying dunkers in the NBA and a dynamic spark of energy whenever he&#039;s on the floo.2015-02-16 16:44:352/15: All Over The Hill- Washington Wizards first half gradeshttp://alloverthehill.com/2015/02/15/washington-wizards-first-half-grades/
Although we are over half way through the 2014-2015 NBA regular season, the All-Star break does officially mark the half way point of the year. The Washington Wizards currently hold a record of 33-21, which is good for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. They started off the season winning ...2015-02-15 20:37:092/14: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Trade Deadline Targetshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/14/toronto-raptors-trade-deadline-targets/
Toronto Raptors Trade Deadline Targets The Toronto Raptors look like they are in a great position. The team sits second in the Eastern Conference with a two-and-a-half game lead on the Chicago Bulls and are comfortably locked atop the Atlantic Division with a sizeable 14.5 game lead on the Brook...2015-02-14 06:37:362/13: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Updated Fantasy Basketball Rankings - All-Star Forwardshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/02/Fantasy-Basketball-All-Star-SF-PF-Rankings.html
Draymond Green&nbsp;is going to fight Jimmy Butler for the most improved player of the year in the NBA. Injuries to David Lee and Andrew Bogut have allowed Green to play 32 minutes per game. &nbsp;He leads the NBA in defensive efficiency.The release of Josh Smith opened up the necessary minutes 2015-02-13 14:35:532/12: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: New Rivalry in West - Morey vs. Barkleyhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/12/houston-rockets-new-rivalry-west-morey-vs-barkley/
Houston Rockets: New Rivalry in West Morey vs. Barkley: Proving the Analytical Argument Tuesday night the Inside crew of NBA TV were opining on how Houston and Phoenix got out to a very active and productive half scoring a cumulative 131 points. Houston put up 70 points on their own, 40 in ...2015-02-12 01:39:182/11: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors final score: Wizards Fail To Close Out Raptors, 95-93http://wizofawes.com/2015/02/11/washington-wizards-vs-toronto-raptors-final-score-wizards-fail-close-raptors-95-93/
After leading by double-digits, the Washington Wizards had the chance to end the first half of the season on a high note, but failed to close out the Toronto Raptors on the road. With Bradley Beal out, Randy Wittman opted to start Otto Porter in his place. John Wall and Otto Porter connected ...2015-02-11 23:38:232/11: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets: Patrick Beverley Replaces Wall in Skills Challengehttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/11/houston-rockets-patrick-beverley-replaces-wall-skills-challenge/
Houston Rockets: Patrick Beverley Replaces John Wall in All-Star Skills Competition We knew John Wall had been nursing an injured ankle and migraines lately, but news yesterday he was pulling out of the State Farm All Star Saturday Night event was a surprise. Wall is still sc...2015-02-11 21:38:072/11: Hoops Habit- All-Star Break Can't Arrive Soon Enough For Kyle Lowryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/11/star-break-cant-arrive-soon-enough-kyle-lowry/
The early season emergence of Kyle Lowry was simply scintillating -- catapulting the 28-year-old veteran into All-Star status as he spearheaded the Toronto Raptors to an Eastern Conference-best 24-8 record heading into the New Year -- but ever since the calendar year turned 2015, Lowry&#039;s play h2015-02-11 11:37:582/11: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors vs. Wizardshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/11/toronto-raptors-game-preview-raptors-vs-wizards/
Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptorsvs. Wizards After dropping two winnable games at home against the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets, theToronto Raptorsresponded in a big way over the weekend. The Los Angeles Clippers rolled into the Air Canada Centre, built up an early 20-point lead, and th...2015-02-11 06:37:262/8: Air Alamo- San Antonio Spurs Poor Shooting Leads to Loss Against Toronto Raptorshttp://airalamo.com/2015/02/08/san-antonio-spurs-poor-shooting-leads-loss-toronto-raptors/
After finding themselves victorious in their first two rodeo road trip outings, the San Antonio Spurs dropped their first game of their road trip on Sunday evening, losing 87-82 to the Toronto Raptors. Poor shooting was the story for much of the night for San Antonio as the Spurs shot an abysmal ...2015-02-08 22:50:392/8: isportsweb.com- Denver Nuggets: Final Surge or Fall Out?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/wQZ2dANd1S0/
The Denver Nuggets are sitting at a fork in the road that many teams find themselves sitting in some point. The final destination is unknown, the product of the teams decision of which turn they will follow will determine their standing in the NBA for many years to come. The name on the left is [&#82015-02-08 11:40:142/7: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards: Why It's Time To Push The Panic Buttonhttp://wizofawes.com/2015/02/07/washington-wizards-time-to-push-panic-button-losing-streak/
The Washington Wizards have lost five games in a row. Don&#8217;t tell me to relax, don&#8217;t tell me they&#8217;re tired, don&#8217;t tell me this is what happens over the course of an 82 game season. What we&#8217;re seeing is a result of the faults we&#8217;ve observed being exposed. It is t...2015-02-07 14:38:272/7: Baller Mind Frame- The NBA Wing Theoryhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/06/nba-wing-theory/
We have now entered the era of the wing player. My theory is in the new age of the NBA winning teams need an effective all-around wing player. In the past ten years if you look at the NBA champions most of those teams had playmakers who can play on the wing. This also applies [...]2015-02-07 12:38:132/7: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: An Open Letter To Dwane Caseyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/07/toronto-raptors-open-letter-dwane-casey/
Dear Mr. Casey, Let me start off by saying, I&#039;m not, at any capacity, a coach (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, amirite?&#33;?), just a long-time fan with an outspoken opinion. Like many of the Toronto Raptors&#039; faithful, I was cautiously giddy when the Dinos got out to a2015-02-07 09:38:232/7: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Power Rank: Week 14 - Breaking Awayhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/02/07/houston-rockets-power-rank-week-14-breaking-away/
Houston Rockets Power Rank: Week 14 The one constant this season when it comes to the national media power ranking is they never all agree on the Rockets. That said, two of the lists raised the Rockets back up the ladder and the other two inexplicably dropped them even after they beat inter divis...2015-02-07 08:40:592/6: Hoops Habit- Why Jonas Valanciunas is the Toronto Raptors' Most Important Playerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/06/jonas-valanciunas-toronto-raptors-important-player/
Any former NBA player or coach who has had success in the league winning championships or going deep in the playoffs will tell you that the game becomes completely different in the postseason. As the defensive intensity increases, play slows down and transition scoring and easy three-point shots bec2015-02-06 10:38:582/6: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors in for a Gruelling Februaryhttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/06/toronto-raptors-gruelling-february/
Toronto Raptors in for a Gruelling February Life has not been easy for the Toronto Raptors over the past two games. Disappointing home losses to the severely undermanned Milwaukee Bucks and the division-rival Brooklyn Nets have left those around the team scratching their heads. After all, thi...2015-02-06 06:37:272/5: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets Post-Game Gradeshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/05/toronto-raptors-vs-brooklyn-nets-post-game-grades/
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn NetsPost-Game Grades It was only a matter of time before the Toronto Raptors&#039; perfect record against divisional opponents came to an end. The Brooklyn Nets and their $92 million payroll rolled into the Air Canada Centre on Wednesday and manhandled their hosts, e...2015-02-05 06:36:592/5: Baller Mind Frame- Why the Rudy Gay Experiment Failed in Torontohttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/05/why-rudy-gay-experiment-failed-in-toronto/
When the Toronto Raptors acquired Rudy Gay from the Memphis Grizzlies, there was a consensus in Toronto that this was the missing piece since Gay was considered by many to be a top-five talent at the small forward position. Toronto already sported the fantasticÂ backcourt duo of DeMar DeRozan and Ky2015-02-05 00:41:132/4: The Basketball Junkie- Fantasy NBA FanDuel DFS Values (Feb. 4)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/tC1K6wuF8vg/fantasy-nba-fanduel-dfs-values-feb-4.html
Earlier today, I posted my favorite value plays on DraftKings and now I turn my attention to FanDuel.With that said, here are some FanDuel values (salaries of $7,000 or less) for Wednesday's NBA games:View image | gettyimages.comPG - J.J. Barea, Dallas Mavericks (at GS), $3,900: Once again (as it wa2015-02-04 14:36:232/3: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks Post-Game Gradeshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/02/03/toronto-raptors-vs-milwaukee-bucks-post-game-grades/
Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks Post-Game Grades Winners of six straight, the Toronto Raptors cooled off in a big way as they dropped an 82-75 decision at the hands of the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Toronto shot just 32 percent on the night, falling behind by as many as 18 before ty...2015-02-03 06:37:022/3: Dairyland Express- 8 is enough as Milwaukee Bucks stymie Toronto for 4th straight winhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/02/03/8-enough-milwaukee-bucks-stymie-toronto-4th-straight-win/
The last time the Milwaukee Bucks saw the Air Canada Centre, they left with their worst loss of the season, a 124-82 demolishing at the hands of the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 21. The lessons Jason Kidd has been imparting on defense have taken root since then. The Bucks held the Raptors to a ...2015-02-03 03:39:412/2: Slam Dunk Zone- Point Guard Palace: Ranking the Best Guards in the NBAhttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/02/02/point-guard-palace-ranking-best-guards-nba/
Every professional basketball team has sent five players onto a court, according to ability to play, ever since the sport was founded. Although varying, one of those five position players is required to be the extension of its coach on the court, usually the point guard. Smaller in stature but very 2015-02-02 19:39:392/2: The Basketball Junkie- 2014-15 NBA Power Rankings Week 15http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/GeJVO5OW2Eo/2014-15-nba-power-rankings-week-15.html
View image | gettyimages.comHere are my NBA Power Rankings heading into Week 15:1. Atlanta Hawks (Record 40-8, Last Week 1): Another week and three more wins as the Hawks extend their winning streak to 19 games. They have already won more games than they have all of last season (38). Keeping their2015-02-02 18:36:262/2: Bucksketball.com- A Streak Will End: Bucks-Raptors Previewhttp://www.bucksketball.com/2015/02/a-streak-will-end-bucks-raptors-preview/
What to Watch For: Bucks (25-22) Saturdayâs convincing win over a very good, albeit rather beat up, Portland team gave Milwaukee its third three-game winning streak of the year. Thatâs where the previous two ended, however, both in blowout fashion. The Raptors played spoiler on one of those occa2015-02-02 17:35:562/2: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Lowry, Pistons, Heat, Kiddhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/02/eastern-lowry-pistons.html
DeMar DeRozan stayed in touch with Kyle Lowry this summer but didn&#8217;t try to pressure him into re-signing with the Raptors, and the soft-sell approach worked, as the point guard tells TNT&#8217;s David Aldridge, who writes in his Morning Tip column for NBA.com. Lowry confirms that the Rockets m2015-02-02 16:36:222/2: Slam Dunk Zone- East All-Star Spotlight: Kyle Lowryhttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/02/02/east-star-spotlight-kyle-lowry/
After being snubbed from last years all-star game, Kyle Lowry, of theÂ Toronto Raptors, has been voted by the fans to represent the East in the 2015 all-star game. Lowry is the first Raptors player since Chris Bosh in 2008 to be named an all-star starter. Lowry, 28-years-old, is currently in his nin2015-02-02 13:39:212/2: The Basketball Junkie- Fantasy NBA FanDuel DFS Values (Feb. 2)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/oXduax8du0w/fantasy-nba-fanduel-dfs-values-feb-2.html
Earlier today, I posted my favorite value plays on DraftKings and now I turn my attention to FanDuel.With that said, here are some FanDuel values (salaries of $7,000 or less) for Monday's NBA games:View image | gettyimages.comPG - Devin Harris, Dallas Mavericks (vs. MIN), $3,500: Like on DraftKings2015-02-02 13:36:312/2: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Defense Is Holding Back Raptors From Winning The Easthttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/02/toronto-raptors-defense-holding-back-raptors-winning-east/
The Toronto Raptors have had an interesting season so far. They kicked off the 2014-15 season in supreme form, and quickly rose to the top of the Eastern Conference. The franchise&#8217;s faith in Kyle Lowry was quickly rewarded as he established himself as one of the best point guards in the East. 2015-02-02 11:37:462/1: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for February 2 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Feb 2http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/02/01/fanduel-nba-lineup-february-2-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-feb-2/
We decided to take Feb 1st off from FanDuel 50-50s, due to only 2 games on the NBA agenda. There were a couple of strong performances by the players we highlighted in our article, like Hassan Whiteside, Chris Bosh and Langston Galloway. Carmelo Anthony was a must-start as well, and he certainly didn2015-02-01 22:39:432/1: Heat Waved- NBA Power Rankings: Feb. 1, 2015http://heatwaved.com/2015/02/01/nba-power-rankings-feb-1-2015/
It&#039;s finally thedayevery sports fanhas been waiting for all year: the day I roll out mysecond edition of NBA power rankings&#33; Wait, what? The Super Bowl is today too? Shoot... Well, for the time being switch your mind to basketball and check out the updated NBA power rankings. This week in t2015-02-01 10:37:441/31: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards Preview: Wizards Meet The Toronto Raptors At Homehttp://wizofawes.com/2015/01/31/washington-wizards-preview-vs-toronto-raptors-key-match-up-prediction/
Washington Wizards preview: Wizards return home to face the Raptors The Washington Wizards are coming off a tough west-coast road trip, but it won&#039;t get any easier going forward. Tonight, they&#039;ll meet the Toronto Raptors back in the nation&#039;s capital. Tip-off is at 7:00pm EST. Oh, a...2015-01-31 12:39:311/31: Nets Daily News- Nets drop 7th straight at home in an overtime thrillerhttp://netsdailynews.com/2015/01/30/nets-drop-7th-straight-at-home-in-an-overtime-thriller/
The Nets dropped their seventh straight game at home in an overtime thriller.2015-01-31 00:40:121/30: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors @ Netshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/01/30/toronto-raptors-game-preview-raptors-nets/
Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors @Nets Fighting tooth and nail with the Sacramento Kings for two and a half quarters on Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors finally seized control midway through the third frame and ran their opponents out of the arena. By the end of the evening, seven Rapto...2015-01-30 06:37:031/29: Space City Scoop- James Harden: All-Star Reserve Selections Announced Tonighthttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/29/james-harden-star-reserve-selections-announced-tonight/
James Harden: All-Star Reserve Selections Announced Tonight Last week we learned the 10 starting players as selected by fans for the All-Star Game and tonight on NBA TV we&#039;ll learn the reserves as selected by the coaches. Houston Rocket James Harden is a leading contender for MVP this year (...2015-01-29 21:38:461/29: Baller Mind Frame- Sacramento Kings Fall Further From Goal of Winning Recordhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/29/sacramento-kings-fall-further-from-goal-of-winning-record/
The Sacramento Kings have eradicated any prior belief that a winning season would be in store, losing their sixth game in a row without much of a fight. Turnovers continue to be a very relevant factor in the inefficiencies of Sacramento&#8217;s offense, as Tryone Corbin&#8217;s attempt at forcing an2015-01-29 10:39:191/28: FFLockerRoom- NBA DFS Must Starts and Bargain Playshttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/01/28/nba-dfs-must-starts-bargain-plays-2/
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Fantasy BasketballTags: Andre DrummondAnthony DavisBrandon BassBrian RobertsDion WaitersJames HardenJohn WallLeBron JamesTimofey MozgovTrevor ArizaWith the 11 games we have this Wednesday (1/28/15), there are a lot of players out there to ch2015-01-28 15:36:331/28: FFLockerRoom- NBA DFS bargain players of the dayhttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/01/28/nba-dfs-bargain-players-day-7/
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StatClashTags: BargainsDaily Fantasy SportsdfsNBADaily Fantasy Sports, otherwise known as DFS, is growing like an out-of-control forest fire in California during the hot, dry months of summer. The game allows for you to d2015-01-28 14:36:411/28: A Royal Pain- Sacramento Kings Looks To Avoid a Deep Freeze Tonight in Torontohttp://aroyalpain.com/2015/01/28/sacramento-kings-looks-avoid-deep-freeze-tonight-toronto/
The once 9-5 Kings are now standing at a record of 16-27, and the team is desperate for a win. The team&#8217;s best chances of logging in a win during this five game road trip was Monday against the Knicks, but thanks to a blizzard, the Kings game in New York was postponed. With their one (in my...2015-01-28 13:39:041/28: The Basketball Junkie- Fantasy NBA DraftKings DFS Values (Jan. 28th)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/t43u3HyICLQ/fantasy-nba-draftkings-dfs-values-jan_28.html
Q: When is it a bad idea to pay up for Anthony Davis?A: Never.The Unibrow has scored at least 52 fantasy points in six of his past eight games including 64.5 points in his last game against the Sixers on Monday. During that eight-game span, Davis has averaged 28.88 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 block2015-01-28 11:37:151/28: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors vs. Kingshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/01/28/toronto-raptors-game-preview-raptors-vs-kings/
Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptorsvs. Kings Led by DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, the Toronto Raptors overcamea sluggish start to defeat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night for their third consecutive victory. The defence looked good and the offence came around after the first quarter as Toron...2015-01-28 06:37:221/27: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors @ Pacershttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/01/27/toronto-raptors-game-preview-raptors-pacers/
Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors @ Pacers After seemingly hitting rock bottom in their loss to a depleted New Orleans Pelicans team on Jan. 18, the Toronto Raptors appear to be moving back in the right direction. The competition has not been top-notch, but Toronto has reeled off wins in thr...2015-01-27 06:37:131/26: The Basketball Junkie- 2014-15 NBA Power Rankings Week 14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/Hivn_HV8e30/2014-15-nba-power-rankings-week-14.html
The surprise season for the Atlanta Hawks as this highlight shows continues ...Here are my NBA Power Rankings heading into Week 14:1. Atlanta Hawks (Record 37-8, Last Week 1): The HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWKS have now won 16 games in a row.2. Golden State Warriors (Record 36-6, Last Week 2): Not only did Kl2015-01-26 20:36:361/25: Big Easy Believer- The New Orleans Pelicans Will be Instant Contenders in 2016http://bigeasybeliever.com/2015/01/25/new-orleans-pelicans-will-instant-contenders-2016/
The world of digital media is becoming increasingly on-demand. Services like Netflix and Hulu have become more dominantthan cable television within the entertainment industry,and every day more people abandon traditional scheduled programming for more personalized media options. This digital revo...2015-01-25 14:37:001/25: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Power Ranking: Rockets Descend Ladder Week 12http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/25/houston-rockets-power-ranking-rockets-descend-ladder-week-12/
Houston Rockets Power Ranking - Week 12 Lists We&#039;ve inched closer to the half way point of the season and the stretch of the year when many teams begin to feel fatigued and are nursing nagging injuries. This coming week we&#039;ll learn who was voted by the fans as All Star starters and the ...2015-01-25 09:38:401/23: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Midseason Reporthttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/23/nba-player-power-rankings-midseason-report/
With most of the teams at the halfway mark of the season, we take a look at who the best 15 players of the 2014-15 season have been. Will the Western Conference continue their dominance over the Eastern Conference? Or will the East have some impressive performers as well? How many will the...2015-01-23 12:38:351/23: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry Selected as All-Star Starterhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/23/toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-selected-star-starter/
When the Toronto Raptors signed Kyle Lowry to an extension this past summer, this is what president and general manager Masai Ujiri was hoping would happen. On Thursday night, the NBA announced on TNT during a live broadcast that Lowry was voted in as not only an Eastern Conference All-Star, but wou2015-01-23 10:38:571/23: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Terrence Ross the Super Sub?http://tipofthetower.com/2015/01/23/toronto-raptors-terrence-ross-super-sub/
Toronto Raptors: Terrence Ross the Super Sub? Let&#039;s face it - the Toronto Raptors are in a slump. Yes, they&#039;ve been overworked, because of Demar Derozan&#039;s injury. Yes, their hot start has kind of blown expectations out of proportion. And yes, the Atlanta Hawks have been killing teams.2015-01-23 07:38:061/22: Baller Mind Frame- Toronto Raptors: The Time To Trade Terrence Ross is Nowhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/22/toronto-raptors-the-time-to-trade-terrence-ross-is-now/
With no guaranteed money tied up in Terrence Ross next season, this may be the perfect time for the Raptors to capitalize on his trade value. Drafted by the Toronto Raptors eighth overall in the 2012 NBA draft, the third-year forward has been a valuable contributor to the team. However, after a 3-7 2015-01-22 23:39:291/22: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Ryan Anderson Slumpinghttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/22/fantasy-basketball-ryan-anderson-slumping/
One player I was all in on for fantasy basketball this year based on where he was going in most of the drafts I was doing was New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson. It hasn&#039;t gone as planned. Anderson&#039;s minutes have dropped from 36 last season to 29 because of the addition of Omer Asi2015-01-22 15:37:251/22: GuyHut.com- Toronto Raptors Could Have Trade Interest In David Westhttp://www.guyhut.com/nba/toronto-raptors-trade-interest-david-west/
Some say the Toronto Raptors, who have struggled in recent weeks, could use a veteran presence on the roster who is known to command respect. The Indiana Pacers might have a player that fits that mold in David West who is allegedly on the trade block. Might the two be a perfect fit? That&#8217;s the2015-01-22 13:40:151/22: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 22 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 22http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/22/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-22-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-22/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 22 &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 22, 2015 (1/22) Well that was quite a ride. Our FanDuel NBA lineup from Jan 21st came close &#8211; in fact, less than 1 point away from finishing in some of our 50-50 contest2015-01-22 10:39:051/22: Beale Street Bears- Memphis Grizzlies' Defense Shuts Down Jurassic Parkhttp://bealestreetbears.com/2015/01/22/memphis-grizzlies-defense-shuts-jurassic-park/
Did Somebody Call Jeff Goldblum? The Memphis Grizzlies put the Toronto Raptors to rest by clawing away at every shot. The Raptors shot 27-85 for a 31.8 FG% compared to the Grizzlies&#039; 45.9 FG%. Despite the Raptors having five players in double figures, one player rose above the rest. That pla...2015-01-22 02:39:351/20: Dairyland Express- Milwaukee Bucks fall just short against Torontohttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/01/20/milwaukee-bucks-fall-just-short-toronto/
The good news for the Milwaukee Bucks&#8212;they played 39 points closer to the Toronto Raptors than they did the last time they met Nov. 21 at the Air Canada Centre. The bad news for the Bucks&#8212;they were still three points short. Brandon Knight missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer...2015-01-20 07:38:191/19: GuyHut.com- Toronto Raptors Unlikely To Fire Coach Dwane Caseyhttp://www.guyhut.com/nba/toronto-raptors-unlikely-fire-coach-dwane-casey/
While many expected the Toronto Raptors to be a solid team this season, their hot start to the campaign may have elevated expectations. Now struggling and missing star player DeMar DeRozan for a considerable amount of time, Toronto has fallen back to earth after losingÂ 7 of their last 9 games. Muc2015-01-19 13:39:471/18: Big Easy Believer- Pelicans Defy Logic Again, Beat Toronto Raptors 95-93http://bigeasybeliever.com/2015/01/18/pelicans-defy-logic-again-beat-toronto-raptors/
The Pelicans continue their streak of being the most confusing and sporadic team in the NBA. Over their last 8 games they have slaughtered the Rockets, Grizzlies, Pistons and now Raptors while losing to the Hornets, Wizards, Celtics and 76ers. Since new year&#039;s, the Pelicans have beat almost ...2015-01-18 22:36:491/18: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Starting Lineup Optimizationhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/18/toronto-raptors-starting-lineup-optimization/
Let&#039;s look on the bright side. At least the Toronto Raptors&#039; current situation is further along than Morris Peterson&#039;s broadcasting career. Yes, a cheap-shot on a rookie just starting out. But the lingering frustration over Friday night&#039;s defeat (also known as: Atlanta&#039;s ...2015-01-18 13:37:071/18: Pelican Debrief- New Orleans Pelicans: What to watch for vs. Toronto Raptorshttp://pelicandebrief.com/2015/01/18/new-orleans-pelicans-watch-vs-toronto-raptors/
It should have been easy to predict. The New Orleans Pelicans entered Friday night&#039;s game with the Philadelphia 76ers without Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday and after beating the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. With the way things have gone lately for the Pelicans it should have been an easy loss2015-01-18 11:38:141/15: Hoops Habit- Hawks vs. Raptors: Friday Night Lightshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/15/hawks-vs-raptors-friday-night-lights/
Atlanta Hawks @ Toronto Raptors: Eastern Conference Powers Collide If you have plans Friday night, I suggest showing up fashionably late. If you&#039;re scheduled for work, I recommend calling in sick (make it convincing). If you&#039;re not a resident of either city, and currently do not subs...2015-01-15 18:37:001/15: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Tony Parker Strugglinghttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/15/fantasy-basketball-tony-parker-struggling/
It hasn&#039;t been pretty since San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker has returned from injury for his fantasy basketball owners. For those hoping for a quick transition back to his career numbers of 17 points and six assists it hasn&#039;t happened. None of this is all that surprising consider2015-01-15 11:37:111/15: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 15 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 15http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/15/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-15-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-15/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 15 &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 15, 2015 (1/15) Jan 14Â was a great night for our FanDuel NBA lineup. The team scored a total of 268.3 points, which resulted in 100% wins in our 50-50 contests, leagues and G2015-01-15 09:41:171/14: MichaelSportStats- A Few Thoughts on the NBA Teams and their Current Positionshttps://michaelsportstats.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/a-few-thoughts-on-the-nba-teams-and-their-current-positions/
First post of 2015, what should it be about? Hmmm&#8230; How about surveying the teams&#8217; positions in the NBA standings? Hey, that&#8217;s a great idea!Â Boy, I love my ideas sometimes. Honestly, what better time there is to do that? End of the season? Nah, too mainstream. At the All-Star break2015-01-14 15:40:231/14: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 14 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 14http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/14/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-14-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-14/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 14 &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 14, 2015 (1/14) Jan 13Â was a tricky day for us as we tried to keep Moxyball up and running as best as possible amidst the server upgrade. We were able to tweet out our final 2015-01-14 09:38:431/14: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Power Ranking: Rockets Climb in Week 11http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/14/houston-rockets-power-ranking-rockets-climb-week-11/
Houston Rockets Power Ranking - Week 11 Lists As per usual we find the Houston Rockets experiencing a shift in their position as they dropped in week 10 on all the lists and this week find themselves reversing their direction back up the ladder. A key to their ascent is the team has been facing s...2015-01-14 04:38:071/12: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 12 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 12http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/12/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-12-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-12/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 12 &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 12, 2015 (1/12) Jan 11 was a very strong night overall for our FanDuel NBA lineup. With a total of 268.7 points, we easily monied in all our FanDuel contests. Kyrie Irving, Mi2015-01-12 09:39:211/11: HoopsRumors- Hoops Links: Relocation, DeRozan, Kobehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/hoops-relocation-derozan.html
On this date inÂ 2001, the Knicks held an opponent under 100 points for an NBA-record 29th straight game when they lost 76-75 to the Rockets. Â The streak snapped the 46-year-old NBA record of 28 straight set by the Fort Wayne Pistons in the 1954-55 season. Got a great basketball blog post that you 2015-01-11 20:36:151/11: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Power Ranking: Rockets Slip a Few Rungs Week 10http://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/11/houston-rockets-power-ranking-rockets-slip-rungs-week-10/
Houston Rockets Power Ranking - Week 10 Lists The Houston Rockets have experienced a bit of a roller coaster ride over the course of the season as they&#039;ve suffered injuries, added players and tried to find an established chemistry with each change. Entering week 10 the Rockets suffered some ...2015-01-11 12:38:201/9: Slam Dunk Zone- Who You Should Vote for the NBA All-Star Gamehttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/09/vote-nba-star-game/
&#160; &#160; As all of you know, the 2015 NBA All-Star Game is around the corner which means fan voting is beginning to pick up. The fans only decide the starting 5 for each conference and coaches select the remaining players on each team. Before you start suffocating Twitter by voting for your fav2015-01-09 14:38:341/9: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 3 Key Takeaways From Their Road Triphttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/09/toronto-raptors-3-key-takeaways-road-trip/
Everything was seemingly going too well for the Toronto Raptors. Before embarking on their six-game road trip over two weeks ago, the Raptors were sitting pretty atop of the Eastern Conference at 22-6. The entire league had started to take notice of the &#34;We The North&#34; movement, and the...2015-01-09 10:37:041/8: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets Recap: Hornets Take Down Raptors 103-95http://swarmandsting.com/2015/01/08/charlotte-hornets-recap-hornets-take-raptors-103-95/
There are some uncertainties in life, and basketball, but one thing is for sure. This Charlotte Hornets recap is going up on a Thursday. It&#8217;s been a tumultuous season in the Queen City, and the Hornets are still fighting back from a disappointing start. There are stories to tell, we&#8217;ve b2015-01-08 22:37:301/8: Sports Unbiased- NBA 2015 Predictions &#8211; Conference, Playoffs, NBA Finals and MVPhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/38462/nba-2015-predictions-conference-playoffs-nba-finals-and-mvp/
The San Antonio Spurs remain the NBA Champs, however, the nation is already buzzing with conversations centered around a potential crowning of a new team during the upcoming 2015 NBA postseason finale. Which team will make the playoffs? Which team will win the NBA Finals? Which player will hoist the2015-01-08 21:36:261/8: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets buzz north to take on the Raptorshttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/01/08/charlotte-hornets-buzz-north-to-play-the-raptors/
The Charlotte Hornets head north to try for their fourth win in a row when they take on the Toronto Raptors. Charlotte had little time to celebrate last night&#039;s thrilling home win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Thursday night offers a tough opponent in the 24-10 Toronto Raptors. Th...2015-01-08 20:38:241/8: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: It's Time For A Reality Gut-Checkhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/08/toronto-raptors-time-reality-gut-check/
The season might already be 34 games deep, but the grind of this campaign has only just begun. However, in order to move forward, the Toronto Raptors must learn from their past. The recent six-game stint out West held a multitude of focal points: The Road Trip: @Bulls: A lack of killer ...2015-01-08 13:37:231/8: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Set to Return Against 76ershttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/01/08/toronto-raptors-demar-derozan-set-to-return-against-76ers/
Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Set to Return Against 76ers Mired in a three-game losing streak which has seen them lose top spot in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors could use some good news. Fortunately, the team received just that on Wednesday: DeMar says he&#039;s 100% but wants 7 sol..2015-01-08 09:37:051/7: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Jimmy Butler A Legitimate MVP Candidatehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/07/nba-awards-watch-jimmy-butler-legitimate-mvp-candidate/
Welcome to Week 11 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each2015-01-07 11:38:031/7: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: What are Their Chances of Winning the Eastern Conference?http://tipofthetower.com/2015/01/07/toronto-raptors-chances-winning-eastern-conference/
Toronto Raptors: What are Their Chances of Winning the Eastern Conference? At the beginning of this season, the Toronto Raptors were considered an afterthought to win the Eastern Conference. Just about every NBA expert was understandably handing the top spot to either the Chicago Bulls or the Cleve.2015-01-07 08:37:001/6: Hoops Habit- Wizards, Cavs Destined For Round 1 Playoff Matchuphttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/06/wizards-cavs-destined-round-1-playoff-matchup/
The Washington Wizards just survived a brutal five-game swing through the Western Conference. Nobody ever wants to have a losing road trip, but when it includes stops in Houston, Dallas, Oklahoma City, San Antonio and New Orleans in a span of eight days, a 2-3 record is hard to complain about. Th...2015-01-06 13:37:411/5: MichaelSportStats- A Few Thoughts on the NBA Teams and their Current Positionshttp://michaelsportstats.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/a-few-thoughts-on-the-nba-teams-and-their-current-positions/
First post of 2015, what should it be about? Hmmm&#8230; How about surveying the teams&#8217; positions in the NBA standings? Hey, that&#8217;s a great idea!Â Boy, I love my ideas sometimes. Honestly, what better time there is to do that? End of the season? Nah, too mainstream. At the All-Star break2015-01-05 17:42:341/5: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors' New Years' Resolutionshttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/01/05/toronto-raptors-new-years-resolutions/
Toronto Raptors&#039; New Years&#039; Resolutions The Toronto Raptors have endured a tough stretch, losing three of five and surrendering the first place seed in the Eastern Conference to the on-fire Atlanta Hawks. However, it&#039;s not like this stretch shouldn&#039;t have been a possibility. ...2015-01-05 08:36:531/5: Everybody Hates Cleveland- Orbiting Cleveland: Preaching Patience for the Cleveland Cavaliershttp://everybodyhatescleveland.com/2015/01/05/orbiting-cleveland-preaching-patience-for-the-cleveland-cavaliers/
Numbers never lie? Letâs put it to the test. 25 â Thatâs where the Cleveland Cavaliers rank in opposing teamâs field goal percentage this season with .466. 16 â Thatâs where the Cavaliersâ offense ranks in regard to points per game (101.2). The team, equipped with LeBron James, Kyrie I2015-01-05 00:42:421/4: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Can Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler Be NBA's Best Backcourt?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/04/chicago-bulls-can-derrick-rose-jimmy-butler-nbas-best-backcourt/
During one of the slow news days in the offseason, a seemingly innocuous commentby Washington Wizards&#8217; Bradley Beal kicked off a conversation topic that would provide players and fans alike something to discuss. Beal claimed that he and Wizards&#8217; guard John Wall were the best backcourt co2015-01-04 09:37:151/3: Slam Dunk Zone- Eastern Conference Power Rankingshttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/03/eastern-conference-power-rankings/
1. Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls have arguably one of the best starting fives in the entire league. The Bulls are currently the third seed in the East with a record of 23-10. With Derrick Rose slowly recovering from two major knee injuries, Jimmy Butler playing the best basketball of his brief NBA2015-01-03 17:39:451/3: Golden Gate Sports- Golden State Warriors: Recapping the Last 5 Gameshttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/01/03/golden-state-warriors-recapping-last-5-games-2/
This latest five-game stretch didn&#039;t start as planned for the Golden State Warriors, dropping the first two games in Los Angeles, but they returned to the Warriors brand of basketball we&#039;ve come to know and love in the games since. Game 1 After a big win at home versus the Sacramento...2015-01-03 16:37:251/2: Golden Gate Sports- Golden State Warriors Preview: Best in West Take on Best in Easthttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/01/02/golden-state-warriors-preview-best-west-take-best-east/
The Golden State Warriors enter their Friday night contest with a 25-5 record. The Warriors boast the best record in the Western Conference and the NBA overall, but their game tonight at Oracle Arena puts them up against the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors. .2015-01-02 16:37:501/2: The Sports Quotient- NBA Power Rankings: How does each NBA team stack up during the beginning of 2015?http://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2015/1/2/nba-power-rankings-how-does-each-nba-team-stack-up
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Power Rankings from 2015!&nbsp;The turning of the calendar year from 2014 to 2015 has brought forward significant change in the NBA. Kevin Durant is back from ankle injury, LeBron James is expected to miss the next&nbsp;two weeks, Rajon Rondo is now a Maver2015-01-02 15:40:431/2: Blue Man Hoop- Warriors take on East-leading Raptors http://bluemanhoop.com/2015/01/02/warriors-take-on-east-leading-raptors/
It&#039;s been a long time since a game between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors has been this meaningful. Indeed, it may be the first yearthat both franchises are legitimate contenders, as the Warriors and Raptors are first in their respective conferencescoming into Friday night...2015-01-02 12:38:061/2: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Noel, DeRozan, Raptorshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/atlantic-derozan-raptors.html
&#8220;Lose more for Okafor&#8221; should be the Knicks&#8216; rallying cry for the rest of the season, contends Marc Berman of the New York Post. Nineteen-year-old Duke center Jahlil Okafor is the early favorite to be the first player selected in June&#8217;s NBA Draft. In Hoops Rumors&#8217; rever2015-01-02 10:36:001/2: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Takes Part in First Full Practicehttp://tipofthetower.com/2015/01/02/toronto-raptors-demar-derozan-takes-part-first-full-practice/
Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Takes Part in First Full Practice TheToronto Raptorsentered 2015 in great shape, sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings. Now they have received a further boost, with the news that DeMar DeRozan&#039;s return is imminent: As well, DeMar DeRozan went through...2015-01-02 07:37:061/1: Blue Man Hoop- Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors: What to Watch Forhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2015/01/01/golden-state-warriors-vs-toronto-raptors-watch/
Happy New Year, Golden State Warriors&#8217; fans&#33; The Warriors kick off 2015 in a matchup that will pit the best team in the Western Conference against the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors have been a surprise package this season, with no one predicting thei2015-01-01 23:38:491/1: Slam Dunk Zone- The Cavs of Our Lives: LeBron Watchhttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/01/the-cavs-of-our-lives-lebron-watch/
No matter where LeBron James goes, there is a lot of drama, hype, and suspense that comes with. Drafted straight out of high school to theÂ ClevelandÂ Cavaliers (first overall), NBA Rookie of the Year, swept in the NBA Finals, wins two NBA MVP&#8217;s, &#8220;takes talents to South Beach&#8221;, win2015-01-01 18:40:0112/31: Space City Scoop- Rockets Climb Week 9 Power Rank Ladder http://spacecityscoop.com/2014/12/31/rockets-climb-week-9-power-rank-ladder/
The Week 9 Power Rank lists experienced major shifts especially in the upper echelon which has been relatively similar through to this point in the season. Moving forward, shifts should be less dramatic given teams have played 30-games which tends to provide an accurate idea of where an individual t2014-12-31 23:39:3412/31: Baller Mind Frame- Fantasy Basketball: Top 10 Shooting Guards in 2014http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/31/fantasy-basketball-top-10-shooting-guards-2014/
2014 has come to an end and we at Baller Mind Frame tookÂ a quick look at the top fantasy basketball players byÂ position. How did we determine who the top players are?Â We used our Player Rater, filtered by position and set to &#8220;cumulative wins,&#8221; then checked to see which players had the2014-12-31 13:40:5612/31: The Sports Quotient- Wade A Minute: Dwyane Wade Is Still Around, People!http://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2014/12/31/wade-a-minute-dwyane-wade-is-still-around-people
It seems that every season, Dwyane Wade is expected to play a different role for the Miami Heat. First, he was the main man. Then he was LeBron James's co-star. Then, LeBron's sidekick. Then, LeBron and Chris Bosh's third wheel. And then, Bosh's sidekick. But the recent injury to Bosh temporarily2014-12-31 13:40:5312/31: Hoop Files- Top of the East Has Teethhttp://hoopfiles.com/nba/2014/12/top-of-the-east-has-teeth/
The Western Conference grabs all of the headlines, and rightfully so, thanks to the number of teams competing for a playoff spot. Last season Phoenix failed to land a place in the top 8 despite a 48-34 record. That the West is the better of the two conferences in the NBA is not only taken [&#8230;]2014-12-31 13:36:2112/31: Baller Mind Frame- Fantasy Basketball: Top 10 Point Guards in 2014http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/31/fantasy-basketball-top-10-point-guards-2014/
2014 has come to an end and we at Baller Mind Frame tookÂ a quick look at the top fantasy basketball players byÂ position. How did we determine who the top players are?Â We used our Player Rater, filtered by position and set to &#8220;cumulative wins,&#8221; then checked to see which players had the2014-12-31 12:39:5912/30: Rip City Project- LaMarcus Aldridge probable to return vs. Toronto Raptorshttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/12/30/lamarcus-aldridge-probable-toronto-raptors/
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. PST, the Portland Trail Blazers welcome the Toronto Raptors to the Moda Center. The Trail Blazers have been red-hot and hope to stay on track with a win over the Raptors. The Raptors are leading the Eastern Conference and have morphed into a formidable contender this season. The2014-12-30 16:37:5712/30: Sir Charles In Charge- Toronto Raptors: Next Three Games Will Tell All We Need To Knowhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/12/30/toronto-raptors-next-three-games-will-tell-need-know/
The Toronto Raptors will be mightily tested over the course of its next three games, and the rest of the NBA will be watching Whether you believe in them or not, the Toronto Raptors next three games are going to tell us all we need to know about this team. And that includes tonight&#039;s game ...2014-12-30 14:38:1612/30: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Sports Team of the Year: You Decide (Poll)http://tipofthetower.com/2014/12/30/toronto-sports-team-of-the-year-you-decide-poll/
Toronto Sports Team of the Year: You Decide (Poll) Well, with December nearly over, I think it&#039;s safe to say this has been an eventful 12 months in the world of Toronto sports. And as is often the case at this time of the year, various media outlets have been handing out their own awards. ...2014-12-30 07:37:2712/29: Hoops Habit- Best NBA Players of the Week: Who Rounds Out 2014?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/29/best-nba-players-week-rounds-2014/
The final week of 2014 is upon us, so join us in our weekly Best NBA Players of the Week to find out who earns top honors in this year&#8217;s final edition. Russell Westbrook held the point guard position the past two weeks in a row &#8211; basically, he&#8217;s won every week since coming back ...2014-12-29 13:37:3112/29: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors 2014 Year in Reviewhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/12/29/toronto-raptors-2014-year-review/
Toronto Raptors 2014 Year in Review The 2014 calendar year was a very good one for the Toronto Raptors. Building on the momentum from last year, our heroes on the hardwood surged to the top of the Eastern Conference for the first two months of the year. From Atlantic Division champs, to the ...2014-12-29 07:37:1612/28: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: The Perplexing Existence Of Terrence Rosshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/28/toronto-raptors-perplexing-existence-terrence-ross/
With turkey leftovers all but snatched up, label makers ready to be re-gifted, and the Christmas hangover subsiding, it was the perfect chance to settle in for a Saturday matinee of hoops action. Not to mention, an opportunity to fire back at the &#34;too many home games to start the season&#34; p..2014-12-28 13:37:4712/27: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry is Current East MVP According to ESPNhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/12/27/toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-is-current-east-mvp-according-to-espn/
Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry is Current East MVP According to ESPN Kyle Lowry may be trailing in the voting for the 2015 All-Star game, but it&#039;s not all bad for the Toronto Raptors point guard. According to ESPN, Lowry is currently leading the way as the most impactful player in the Eastern...2014-12-27 14:37:0912/27: Hoops Habit- NBA: Early Backcourt Favorites To Make The All-Star Gamehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/27/nba-early-backcourt-favorites-make-star-game/
Christmas has come and gone which means the NBA season is about to ramp up, with now less than two months remaining until the 2015 All-Star Game. This year&#8217;s actual contest will be held at Madison Square Garden for the first time since Michael Jordan won MVP of the game in 1998. Belo...2014-12-27 10:37:1712/27: Hoops Habit- Can the Toronto Raptors Survive Their Rigorous Road Trip?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/27/can-toronto-raptors-survive-rigorous-road-trip/
Things have been great for Drake and the Toronto Raptors lately, as the rap star&#039;s team has been arguably one of the better clubs in the league, let alone the Eastern Conference. Even without star scorer DeMar DeRozan, the offense has continued to operate at an efficient pace and really wreak h2014-12-27 09:38:1112/26: HoopsRumors- 2015/16 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/salary-rankings-shooting-guards.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of ranking the cap hit for each NBA player by position. I previously ran down the point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center salaries for the 2014/15 season. I&#8217;ve also begun looking ahead to the 2015/16 campaign with a rundown of the ca2014-12-26 18:35:4412/26: Sports Unbiased- 2015 NBA All-Star Roster: Predicting the East Startershttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/37750/2015-nba-all-star-roster-predicting-the-east-starters/
In early December, the writers from Sports Unbiased got together and discussed their predictions for the newcomers of the 2015 NBA All-Star team. Â With All-Star weekend approaching quickly, a new topic has emerged. With the influx of talent on both the Eastern and Western Conference, which players 2014-12-26 14:36:5512/26: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry Trails in All-Star Votinghttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/12/26/toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-trails-star-voting/
Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry Trails in All-Star Voting Toronto Raptors fans likely had better things to do on Christmas Day, but I&#039;m sure they were still paying attention to the NBA&#039;s release of the first voting numbers for the 2015 All-Star Game. In particular, Raptors Nation was likely d.2014-12-26 09:36:4212/25: Hoops Habit- A Toronto Raptors' Christmas Story: It's A Wonderful Life http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/25/toronto-raptors-christmas-story-wonderful-life/
Before the family comes over, and the NBA&#039;s quintuple-header monopolizes the television (while setting your PVR for the Griswold&#039;s Christmas Vacation, of course); a little housekeeping is in order -- feel free to begin serving the tasty beverages, as the kids are about to ransack the place2014-12-25 09:37:0912/24: Sir Charles In Charge- An NBA Christmas Cracker: The NBA Highlights Of 2014http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/12/24/nba-christmas-cracker-highlights-2014/
The 2014 NBA season has been full of drama and excitement. With the year winding down, here&#039;s the best stories and highlights from the year so far It&#039;s only one day(or one sleepif you&#039;re one of those giddy excited ones) till Christmas, andtwo months into the 2014 NBA season we&#039;v.2014-12-24 10:38:0012/24: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: James Harden Takes The Top Spothttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/24/nba-awards-watch-james-harden-takes-top-spot/
Welcome to Week 9 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each 2014-12-24 09:37:5612/23: Space City Scoop- Rockets Drop in Week 8 Power Ranking http://spacecityscoop.com/2014/12/23/rockets-drop-week-8-power-ranking/
This week the power ranks share a few things in common like the top spot belonging to Golden State, Memphis belonging in the top four spots and are almost unanimous in their placements of teams 15 and under. It&#039;s the team rankings between 2 through 14 that vary dramatically. As you can see belo2014-12-23 11:39:5312/22: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Ready to Return? (Video)http://tipofthetower.com/2014/12/22/toronto-raptors-demar-derozan-ready-to-return-video/
Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Ready to Return? (Video) The Toronto Raptors continue to roll, duly dispatching the New York Knicks118-108 on Sunday afternoon. However, it was what transpired before the game which most caught my attention: Dec 21, 2014 &#124; Maybe he is closer than we think DeMar D.2014-12-22 13:37:2212/21: Hoops Habit- You're The GM: Nikola Vucevic Or Jonas Valanciunas?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/21/youre-gm-nikola-vucevic-jonas-valanciunas/
In last week&#039;s edition, Ty Lawson of the Denver Nuggets posted a somewhat surprising win over Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies. This week, we turn our attentions to the big men. Although it seems centers aren&#039;t in fashion in the NBA like they used to be, there is no denying their impor2014-12-21 12:37:2612/20: Sports Unbiased- NBA: Who&#8217;s The Best Point Guard In the East?http://sportsunbiased.com/nba/37525/nba-whos-the-best-point-guard-in-the-east/
Lately, there has been some serious debate regarding the best point guards in the Eastern Conference and who should be crowned No.1 overall. The list has drawn down to Kyle Lowry and John Wall&#8211; two players who have performed on an MVP caliber level this season. Jr. Williams and Keith Rivas joi2014-12-20 00:36:2912/17: Baller Mind Frame- Week 8 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wirehttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/17/week-8-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire/
&#160; Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues. Jabari Parker (knee) is down for the count in Fantasy Basketball leagues, and that alone should send many a fantasy owners to the waiver wire in a frenzy. Heâs not the only guy you need to replace, though, as injuries and re2014-12-17 18:40:5312/17: Hoops Habit- Against the Spread: Start Taking Notice Of The Orlando Magichttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/17/spread-start-taking-notice-orlando-magic/
How about those Orlando Magic? They continue to defy logic and understanding. A young team full of, mainly, unknowns shouldn&#039;t be doing as solid as the Magic have. Now, albeit, a 10-17 team should not be classified as &#34;doing solid.&#34; In the Eastern Conference, that doesn...2014-12-17 11:38:3612/17: Orlando Magic Daily- Nikola Vucevic and Tobias Harris All Star Campaignshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/17/nikola-vucevic-tobias-harris-star-campaigns/
Thereis no question, Tobias Harris and Nikola Vucevic are having career years. With Harris&#8217; stat line of 18.5 points and 7.8 rebounds on 47percentshooting and Vucevic&#8217;s line of 18.3 points, 11.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 51percentshooting, both Harris and Vucevic make a strong case to b2014-12-17 10:39:0612/15: Hoops Habit- Phoenix Suns: 5 Keys To Getting Back On Trackhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/15/phoenix-suns-5-keys-getting-back-track/
The Phoenix Suns have lost five straight games and seven of their last 10. After last night&#039;s blowout loss against the healthy Oklahoma City Thunder, the Suns fell under .500 and though they&#039;re still eighth in the Western standings, that vastly improved OKC team is only half a game behind 2014-12-15 11:38:1712/15: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 3 Things Raptors Must Aim For Over Next Weekhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/15/toronto-raptors-3-things-raptors-must-aim-next-week/
Since losing DeMar DeRozan to a groin injury, the Toronto Raptors have a 4-3 record. Two of the three losses have been to the resurgent Cleveland Cavaliers, while the rest of the games have been relatively easy games. It&#8217;s no surprise that the injury has slowed down the team, as they try to re2014-12-15 11:38:1712/15: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: The Warriors Stay Golden; Eye History http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/12/15/nba-power-rankings-warriors-stay-golden-eye-history/
In our latest edition of our NBA power rankings, the Warriors stay golden with a potentially historic season in its reach There are only a handful of things that we know so far, for sure, this season, and one of them happens to be that the Golden State Warriors -- when healthy -- are the best t...2014-12-15 08:38:0312/14: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Jason Thompson On The Risehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/14/fantasy-basketball-jason-thompson-rise/
The fantasy basketball landscape seems to have righted itself. Both Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have returned (first round draft choices in most leagues), Derrick Rose is playing his longest streak of consecutive games post-injury, and Kobe Bryant is back to posting Kobe Bryant stat-lines for2014-12-14 12:38:2612/14: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Jonas Valanciunas Transforming Before Ushttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/14/toronto-raptors-jonas-valanciunas-transforming-us/
With the first quarter of the NBA season now in the books, it&#039;s time for a little check-up appointment. Specifically, Toronto Raptors&#039; man in the middle, Jonas Valanciunas. The once caught-napping center has recently quieted his critics with a burgeoning effort on the blocks -- a beast ...2014-12-14 10:37:4412/12: Baller Mind Frame- Toronto Raptors: The Landry Fields Experiment 2.0http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/12/landry-fields-experiment/
At only 26 years old, there are not too many players in the NBA who have had the kind of rollercoaster ride of a career that Landry Fields has. Coming into the NBA, Fields wasnât even projected to get drafted, but with the 39th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks [...]2014-12-12 00:42:4012/11: Sports Unbiased- 2015 NBA Playoff Predictions: Three Reasons The Wizards Will Advance Deep This Postseasonhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/37276/2015-nba-playoff-predictions-three-reasons-the-wizards-will-advance-deep-this-postseason/
The Eastern Conference, compared to its sister the Western Conference, is without a doubt the weaker of the two. Throughout the regular season, the Western Conference usually has the better overall teams as displayed by countless power rankings, statistics, and highlights. But when it comes to NBA C2014-12-11 17:36:3812/11: Sports Unbiased- 2015 NBA Playoff Predictions: Three Reasons The Wizards Will Advance Deep This Postseasonhttp://sportsunbiased.com/featured/37276/2015-nba-playoff-predictions-three-reasons-the-wizards-will-advance-deep-this-postseason/
The Eastern Conference, compared to its sister the Western Conference, is without a doubt the weaker of the two. Throughout the regular season, the Western Conference usually has the better overall teams as displayed by countless power rankings, statistics, and highlights. But when it comes to NBA C2014-12-11 16:37:0012/11: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz' Gordon Hayward is playing like an All-Star, yes or no, or ask again later? -- The Downbeat #1494http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2014/12/11/7376893/utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-is-playing-like-an-all-star-yes-or-no-or-ask
Is Gordon Hayward an All-star, or at least playing like one ... how can new Jazzman Patrick Christopher help the team ... more on Andrei Kirilenko's trade ... and why I really love this team.
Yesterday was the second time all season that the Utah Jazz did not play on a Wednesday night. T2014-12-11 13:41:2212/11: Pelican Debrief- Can the New Orleans Pelicans hit 48 wins? Optimistic projection time! http://pelicandebrief.com/2014/12/11/can-new-orleans-pelicans-hit-48-wins-optimistic-projection-time/
With their loss last night to the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans finished the first quarter of the season (20.5 games technically) under .500 and with just a single win over a team that currently holds a better than .500 record. For a team that many (myself included), expected to compete2014-12-11 12:41:1612/11: Hoops Habit- NBA: Ranking The Top-5 Point Guards For 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/11/nba-ranking-top-5-point-guards-2014-15/
Who are the top-five NBA point guards throughout the first quarterof the NBA schedule? The NBA season has been moving extremely quickly and it is already through the first quarter of the season. There have been plenty of stories to follow along with already, and plenty of surprises as well. It is...2014-12-11 12:38:5912/11: Hoops Habit- Raptors vs. Cavaliers: NBA's Best New Rivalryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/11/raptors-vs-cavaliers-nbas-best-new-rivalry/
Ali vs. Frazier? ... Tyson vs. Holyfield? ... Ron Artest vs. the Citizens of Detroit? ... Well, it doesn&#039;t quite crack the list, but does own the potential for something special. This rivalry is rapidly transforming into a one of the Association&#039;s finest; an absolute must-follow -- Drak...2014-12-11 10:37:4012/10: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Harden Chasing Curry For MVPhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/10/nba-awards-watch-harden-chasing-curry-mvp/
Welcome to Week 7 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each 2014-12-10 11:38:0212/9: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Plays 'Jam Or Not a Jam'http://tipofthetower.com/2014/12/09/toronto-raptors-demar-derozan-plays-jam-not-jam/
Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Plays &#039;Jam Or Not a Jam&#039; Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan may currently be injured, but it&#039;s good to see he&#039;s still using his time constructively. Along with some of his teammates, the 2014 NBA All-Star recently visited CBC Musicto ...2014-12-09 15:37:2412/8: Rip City Project- LaMarcus Aldridge, Kyle Lowry named NBA Players of the Weekhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/12/08/lamarcus-aldridge-kyle-lowry-named-nba-players-of-the-week/
LaMarcus Aldridge has been named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of 12/1-12/7. In that time, he averaged 27.0 points per game and 11.7 rebounds per game with a field goal percentage of 45.7 percent. On his shoulders, the Portland Trail Blazers went 3-0 in tough matchups wi2014-12-08 20:38:5812/8: HoopsRumors- Trade Candidate: Corey Brewerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/candidate-corey-brewer.html
The chatter surrounding Corey Brewer has quieted down over the past few weeks, but the 28-year-old swingman remains one of the most intriguing trade candidates in the league. It would be no surprise if talk picks back up after a week from today, when most offseason signees become eligible for inclus2014-12-08 16:36:2012/8: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors Have Found Their Leaderhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/08/toronto-raptors-found-leader/
In their brief 20-year history, the Toronto Raptors have struggled to make a deep postseason run. They&#8217;ve had some great draft picks but they weren&#8217;t able to form a contending team around them. Vince Carter and Chris Bosh, two of the the Raptors&#8217; franchise players, chose to go to g2014-12-08 12:38:2612/8: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Why They Should Retire Vince Carter&#x2019;s Jerseyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/08/toronto-raptors-retire-vince-carters-jersey/
This season marks the 20th anniversary of the inception of the Toronto Raptors. As part of the celebrations, the Raptors will invite former players and have player appreciation nights over the course of the season. Last week, when the Memphis Grizzlies visited the Raptors at Air Canada Centre, Vince2014-12-08 10:38:3912/8: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: Cavs Are Awake; Grizz Come Back To Earthhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/12/08/nba-power-rankings-cavs-awake-grizz-come-back-earth/
In our latest edition of our NBA power rankings, the Cleveland Cavaliers are now awake and the Memphis Grizzlies return to earth...sightly After quite the impressive start to the NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies are beginning to find their way back to the pack that is the Western Conference --...2014-12-08 10:38:2812/7: Hoops Habit- NBA: The West Still Completely Owns The Easthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/07/nba-west-still-completely-owns-east/
We live in a world where professional sports are supposed to be the pinnacle of competition. It&#039;s supposed to be the transformation of college athletes seeing a relatively even playing field in the NCAA, to the same even playing field in the NBA. For the last 15 years, it hasn&#039;t been eq...2014-12-07 16:38:0712/7: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Nikola Mirotic Still A Must-Own Playerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/07/fantasy-basketball-nikola-mirotic-still-must-player/
As all fantasy basketball players know, injuries can change the landscape of any league quickly. All it takes is for a big time contributor to go down (Ricky Rubio, DeMar DeRozan) and owners are rushing to the waiver wire to grab the best possible replacement. On the flip side, players returning ...2014-12-07 10:37:1712/7: Hoops Habit- Are the Toronto Raptors True Title Contenders?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/07/toronto-raptors-true-title-contenders/
What are all of the important parts of a title contender? Well, teams competing for a championship generally have veteran leadership, quality defense and a star player that can hit shots in tough playoff situations. Upon further examination, I&#039;ve come to the conclusion that the Toronto Rapto...2014-12-07 10:37:1712/6: Crossover Chronicles- How do the Raptors replace DeMar DeRozan?http://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/how-do-the-raptors-replace-demar-derozan.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-the-raptors-replace-demar-derozan
DeMar DeRozan is the Raptors&#8217; All Star. OK, maybe Kyle Lowry was more deserving last year and DeRozan is a bit too inconsistent to be an All Star, his place on last year&#8217;s team more of a team honor for how well the Raptors were playing than anything else. And DeRozan is good. In this [&#2014-12-06 23:40:4512/6: HoopsRumors- 2014/15 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/rankings-shooting-guards.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of ranking the cap hit for each NBA player by position. I&#8217;ve already posted the point guard salary rankings for the 2014/15 campaign. The next spot on the hardwood that Iâll be looking at is the shooting guard position for the 2014/15 season. All told, NBA team2014-12-06 14:36:1612/6: Everybody Hates Cleveland- 10 Orbservations: Kyrie Irvingâ€™s brilliance, Too much Josh Gordon, Brownsâ€™ Attendance Error, Potential Brandon Moss dealhttp://everybodyhatescleveland.com/2014/12/06/10-orbservations-kyrie-irvings-brilliance-too-much-josh-gordon-browns-attendance-error-potential-brandon-moss-deal/
10 Orbservations is a regular Saturday piece at Everybody Hates Cleveland where EHC Managing Editor Steve Orbanek offers 10 quick sports takes, both on Cleveland topics and national ones. 1. Itâs beautiful when a plan starts to come together. With last nightâs 105-91 victory over the Toronto Rap2014-12-06 10:40:0212/6: Crossover Chronicles- The Cavs regain their placehttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/the-cavs-regain-their-place.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cavs-regain-their-place
It took about a month into the season. It took some trials and tribulations. Some hard lessons learned from the young players and some teammates to get used to. The storyline followed the similar path that the Heat did when LeBron James joined the Heat. He had the experience to know to let things wo2014-12-06 03:40:1512/6: Sports Unbiased- 2015 NBA All-Star Roster: Predicting the Newcomershttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/37119/2015-nba-all-star-roster-predicting-the-newcomers/
After weeks of fan voting, the NBA will soon announced the list of players worthy of an NBA All-Star appearance. Several head coaches also dawn the task of selecting the players who will serve as All-Star reserves. While each list never goes without scrutiny, we decided to release our prediction of 2014-12-06 01:36:3212/5: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Injury Updatehttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/12/05/toronto-raptors-demar-derozan-injury-update/
Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Injury Update Toronto Raptorsfans finally received an update in respect ofDeMar DeRozan&#039;s injury on Friday night. He was speaking tothe Toronto media ahead of the Raptors big clash with Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the ACC. Although ther...2014-12-05 20:37:1312/5: Right Down Euclid- Revenge Tour: Can the Cavaliers Payback the Raptors?http://kingjamesgospel.com/2014/12/05/revenge-tour-can-cavaliers-payback-raptors/
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven&#039;t had the type of fairy tale season that most were expecting when LeBron James wrote his letter, Kevin Love demanded a trade, Kyrie Irving signed his extension and veterans Mike Miller, James Jones and Shawn Marion all joined the team. Instead it has been more like2014-12-05 18:37:4512/5: Hoops Habit- NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Race: There's A New Sheriff Out Westhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/05/nba-sixth-man-year-race-theres-new-sheriff-west/
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Race: There&#039;s A New Sheriff Out West For a number of reasons, last week was a big one for the 2014-15 NBA season. We saw the return of both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, however the injury bug, still hungry, buzzed overto Toronto to bring down DeMar DeRozan, ...2014-12-05 11:38:0512/5: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: Rondo, Knicks, Rosshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/atlantic-rondo-knicks.html
Three Atlantic Division teams are in line for a top-10 pick in the 2015 draft, as our Reverse Standings show. The presence of the Sixers among that group certainly isn&#8217;t shocking, and the Celtics, with the league&#8217;s ninth-worst record, aren&#8217;t surprising many with their play, either.2014-12-05 11:35:4412/4: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: A Road Trip To Rememberhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/04/toronto-raptors-road-trip-remember/
As DeMar DeRozan slid to the floor in agony last Friday, which resulted in a possible month-long absence, one could feel the collective jaw-drop spreading across the city of Toronto. When you mix instant overreactions of impending doom (we&#039;re all guilty of it), with the Dallas Mavericks all-...2014-12-04 12:37:3712/3: SLC Dunk- Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz Game Preview: The Raptors are flying right now, which they traditionally couldn't do as land based dinosaurshttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/12/3/7329669/toronto-raptors-at-utah-jazz-game-preview-the-raptors-are-flying
Toronto Raptors (14-4) @ Utah Jazz (5-13)
EnergySolutions Arena â¢ Salt Lake City, UT
7:00 p.m. (MT) â¢ TV: ROOT Sports â¢ Radio: 1280 AM / 97.5 FM
Tonight the Utah Jazz will attempt to stop the bleeding, and get their first win in, gosh, 15 or so days. It's not going to be easy, as th2014-12-03 19:40:2312/3: Wiz of Awes- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards Preview: Game Time, Key Match Up, Predictionhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/12/03/los-angeles-lakers-vs-washington-wizards-preview-game-time-key-match-prediction/
The Washington Wizards had their best performance of the season against the Miami HEAT on Monday night, securing a 21 point victory over their Southeast Division rivals. Tonight, they&#039;ll look to continue their success against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are undefeated against Ea2014-12-03 12:39:5412/3: The Basketball Junkie- 2014-15 NBA Power Rankings: Week 6//feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/29WK_4vkepQ/2014-15-nba-power-rankings-week-6.html
When healthy, the Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the few elite teams in the NBA.Although they are only 5-12 through the first 17 games after winning back-to-back games, they are getting healthy as Russell Westbrook returned from his multi-week hand injury to drop 32 points in just 24 minutes and 2014-12-03 10:36:1812/3: NBeh?- 2010-11 League Opponent Stats//feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/kACyy/~3/5aVLqq6qMIM/2010-11-league-opponent-stats.html
New readers, please check out the basics before leaving any comments.It's been over a week since I posted the league team stats...time to get the league opponent stats up.Here they are (full spreadsheet available here):And this post wouldn't be complete without including a flawed, double-scrolling s2014-12-03 10:35:2612/3: NBeh?- 2010-11 Raptor Charts Part II//feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/kACyy/~3/WyMu_OYnrfE/2010-11-raptor-charts-part-ii.html
New readers, please check out the basics before leaving any comments.Yesterday I posted part one, which included both team and individual charts showing the game-by-game distribution of both field goal attempts and scoring efficiency (as determined by the formula PTS-FGA-0.5*FTA). Today I'll be post2014-12-03 10:35:2612/3: NBeh?- 2010-11 Raptor Charts Part I//feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/kACyy/~3/cVyJHxCSLyg/2010-11-raptor-charts-part-i.html
New readers, please check out&nbsp;the basics&nbsp;before leaving any comments.I have a couple of things to post today (with more to come in a bit). The first is a link to a piece about the "most harmful players" of the regular season by Ty Willihnganz over at Courtside Analyst (take a stab at why t2014-12-03 10:35:2612/3: Baller Mind Frame- Sacramento Kings Fail to Execute in Late-Game Scenario, Lose to Toronto Raptors 117-109http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/03/sacramento-kings-fail-execute-late-game-scenario-lose-toronto-raptors-117-109/
The Sacramento Kings continue to stall out in a crucial home stand after early-season success that drew them national attention. The team came home to face the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, and gave away the game in the absence of DeMarcus Cousins&#8216; inside presence. Although Michael Malone found so2014-12-03 09:39:3512/3: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: The Return Of Kevin Duranthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/03/fantasy-basketball-return-kevin-durant/
A look around Tuesday&#039;s action with a fantasy basketball twist. The result wasn&#039;t what the Thunder wanted, but it was still good to see Kevin Durant back playing in an NBA game for the first time this season. There was some real basketball rust issues to worry about -- that&#039;s ...2014-12-03 09:37:1712/3: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch - MVP: No One Hotter Than Curryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/03/nba-awards-watch-no-one-hotter-than-curry/
Welcome to Week 6 of NBA Awards Watch, where we take pride in attempting to mix small sample sizes and season-long projections for the league&#039;s most important award&#33; In an effort to make some sense of the wide open 2014-15 MVP race, we&#039;ve taken a look at the top 10 candidates for each 2014-12-03 09:37:1712/3: Miami Heat Index- Dwyane Wade Is the Best Man Next to the Man//feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiamiHeatIndex/~3/2pz3FC7LrLA/dwyane-wade-is-best-man-next-to-man.html
Dwyane Wade said while he's the Miami HEAT's second option on offense, he's one of the only second options in the NBA that averaged 20 points per game last season. Analysis of the highest scoring 2nd options in the NBA shows Wade was the most productive 2nd option on offense last season.This articl2014-12-03 09:35:2212/3: Statcenter- 2014 All-Stars and snubs, by PER//feedproxy.google.com/~r/Statcenter/~3/FUHeiWw9tAo/2014-all-stars-and-snubs-by-per.html
Now that the NBA All-Star teams have been announced, here's a look at how the 23 players selected (not including the injured Kobe Bryant) have performed this season, as measured by Player Efficiency Rating (PER) and minutes played per game. I've also included 11 players who've been often mentioned 2014-12-03 08:36:4212/3: Baller Mind Frame- DeMar DeRozan&#8217;s Injury: Blessing in Disguise for Toronto Raptors?http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/03/demar-derozans-injury-blessing-in-disguise-for-toronto-raptors/
On November 28 the Toronto Raptors&#8217; season hit a roadblock when star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan went out indefinitely with a torn left adductor longus tendon. Sitting in the arena during his injury was demoralizing for Raptors fans, as the sold-out crowd held its breath when DeRozan hit the 2014-12-03 01:39:3612/2: A Royal Pain- Game Preview: Kings (9-8) vs. Raptors (13-4)http://aroyalpain.com/2014/12/02/game-preview-kings-9-8-vs-raptors-13-4/
The Kings, without DeMarcus Cousins for the second straight game, lost to the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday afternoon. It is what it is. The Kings would have had a tough time defeating the Western Conference leading Grizzlies with Cousins. Without Cousins? Forget about it. We don&#8217;t know if DeMar...2014-12-02 13:38:0812/2: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Players Who Must Step Up Without DeRozanhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/02/toronto-raptors-5-players-must-step-without-derozan/
What five players must step up for the Toronto Raptors in the absence of star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan? The Toronto Raptors have been one of the best teams in the NBA so far this season, but they are going to go through a very difficult period of time without star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan...2014-12-02 13:37:0812/2: Shaw Sports- NBA Power Rankings: Looking at the association one month inhttp://shawsports.net/nba-power-rankings-looking-at-the-association-one-month-in/
One month and change into the NBA season and we have various story lines that shaping up the league. Some teams are playing as expected but most have surprised us one way or another and that is the beauty of this game.
The Cavs haven&#8217;t been the juggernauts many expected but could there be a mo2014-12-02 09:36:2412/2: Believe The Hype- Episode 236 â€“ Joergerbombs for the boyshttp://believethehypenba.com/2014/12/02/episode-236-joergerbombs-for-the-boys/
On today&#8217;s episode of Believe The Hype, Tom &#38; Benyam wrap up the week that was in the NBA. The boys chat about Lance Stephenson trade rumors, toast Dave Joerger&#8217;s influence on the 15-2 Memphis Grizzlies, Kobe Bryant&#8216;s triple double &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2014-12-02 07:40:0412/2: Rip City Project- Mailbag: Thomas Robinson, rankings, and Fantasy B-ballhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/12/01/mailbag-thomas-robinson-rankings-fantasy-b-ball/
If you would like to see your questions addressed in next week&#8217;s edition of Mailbag Monday, email them toripcityproject@fansided.com. I am always happy to hear from you.For more information, check out the introductory article. So... where the heck isThomas Robinson? - Marcus B. Robi...2014-12-02 00:40:1212/1: Moxyball.com- NBA FanDuel Lineup 12/1 (Dec 1) & Fantasy Basketball Weekly Advice, Tips & Strategy (Dec 1-7) by Ronnie Vaughanhttp://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/12/01/nba-fanduel-lineup-121-dec-1-fantasy-basketball-weekly-advice-tips-strategy-dec-1-7-ronnie-vaughan/
We are very excited to bring new author, Ronnie Vaughan on board at Moxyball. Today he breaks down his NBA FanDuel Picks for 12/1 (Dec 1) &#38; outlines his Fantasy Basketball Weekly Advice, Tips &#38; Strategy in what will be part of a weekly segment moving forward! Ronnie joins Moxyball to help us2014-12-01 17:41:3012/1: Hoops Habit- NBA: Top 10 Individual Performances Of Novemberhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/01/nba-top-10-individual-performances-november/
It&#8217;s the Unibrow&#8217;s World right now and the rest of us are just living in it. Anthony Davis, the New Orleans Hornets&#8217; No. 1 overall pick in 2012, evolved intoan All-Star in 2013-14 as the Hornets became the Pelicans. In his third season, he might just be evolving into the ...2014-12-01 15:37:4112/1: SiriusXM Blog- NBA Today Week 5 recap: Warriors repeat atop power rankingshttp://blog.siriusxm.com/2014/12/01/nba-today-week-5-recap-warriors-repeat-atop-power-rankings/
Shane ConnollyÂ recaps the fifthÂ week of the NBA season. Last week, the Warriors were the consensus No. 1 team in the NBA Today Power Rankings. They were challenged this week, but managed to sweep a four-game East Coast road trip. The &#8230; Continued2014-12-01 15:36:3012/1: Hoops Habit- NBA Podcast: Thunder Getting Healthy, Early MVP Predictionshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/01/nba-podcast-thunder-getting-healthy-early-mvp-predictions/
NBA Podcast 12/1/2014 Today&#039;s HoopsHabit Hangout features the return of Russell Westbrook, what a healthy Oklahoma City Thunder team can do, DeMar DeRozan&#039;s recent injury and early MVP predictions. Welcome to HoopsHabit.com&#039;s official NBA podcast, the HoopsHabit Hangout&#33; On today&2014-12-01 14:37:4112/1: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA League Pass Picks of the Week: Betting High on the Grizzlieshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/12/01/nba-picks-of-the-week-betting-memphis/
In our weekly NBA league pass picks, we bet high on the NBA&#039;s best team, the Memphis Grizzlies Every week, we pick our Top-3 NBA League Pass games to watch. If you&#8217;ve taken advantage of an NBA League Pass subscription, you&#8217;ll have access to all these games and we&#8217;re picking t.2014-12-01 14:37:3612/1: Chicken Noodle Hoop- East vs. Week 5: Same result just re-defeated or somethinghttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2014/12/01/east-vs-week-5-same-result-just-re-defeated-or-something/
The bloodbath continued into Week 5. 2014-12-01 14:36:1712/1: The Basketball Junkie- 2014-15 NBA Power Rankings: Week 6http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/29WK_4vkepQ/2014-15-nba-power-rankings-week-6.html
When healthy, the Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the few elite teams in the NBA.Although they are only 5-12 through the first 17 games after winning back-to-back games, they are getting healthy as Russell Westbrook returned from his multi-week hand injury to drop 32 points in just 24 minutes and 2014-12-01 12:36:4312/1: HoopsRumors- Pacific Notes: Frye, Ellington, Thomashttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/pacific-ellington-thomas.html
Four Pacific Division teams have winning records, and even the one that doesn&#8217;t picked up a win Sunday, as the Lakers took advantage of a Raptors team missing DeMar DeRozan to score an overtime victory. Still, every win for the Lakers is in some way a gain for the Suns, too, since Phoenix rece2014-12-01 12:36:0612/1: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: How Does DeMar DeRozan's Injury Affect the Raptors?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/01/toronto-raptors-demar-derozans-injury-affect-raptors/
Things were looking good for the Toronto Raptors. They had the best record in the Eastern Conference, their point guard was in the best form of his life, and everything seemed to be going their way. However, the team was rocked with the news that swingman DeMar DeRozan would be out indefinitely d...2014-12-01 11:38:3912/1: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Grizzlies on the prowl, injury updates & more NBA newshttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-grizzlies-on-the-prowl-injury-updates-more-nba-news/
Another exciting week of NBA Basketball in the books, as our bodies were overstuffed this weekend with food and interesting games on tap. On this week&#8217;s show:
Joe Mullinax from Grizzly Bear Blues Live joins the show to help us breakdown why the Memphis Grizzlies are the best team in basketbal2014-12-01 11:36:3512/1: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Maple Leafs Never Tried to Get Randy Carlyle Firedhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/12/01/toronto-maple-leafs-never-tried-to-get-randy-carlyle-fired/
Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto Raptors. Toronto Blue Jays. Everyone in the GTA has an opinion on the local sports scene. Along those lines, I&#039;m going to start sharing mine on a weekly basis,pending time, motivation and alcohol consumed the night before. Toronto Maple Leafs Never Tried to Get Ran.2014-12-01 07:37:5411/30: Lake Show Life- Lakers Lead Raptors at the Half, 58-49 (videos)http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/11/30/lakers-lead-raptors-half-58-49-videos/
The Lakers got off to a slow start. Kyle Lowry found his jumpshot early to give the Raptors a quick 6-2 lead. Boozer was aggressive early, and came out with a quick 8 points of his own, all from midrange. The Raptors lost a key player prior to the Laker game, DeMar DeRozan. His injury puts him o...2014-11-30 22:39:3311/30: HoopsRumors- Hoops Links: Warriors, Maker, Rockets, Raptorshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/warriors-rockets-raptors.html
On this date in 1990, Celtics forward Larry Bird scored his 20,000th career point in the Celtics&#8217; 123-95 win over the Bullets at the Boston Garden. Â At the time, Bird became only the fifth player in league history (along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John Havlicek, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West)2014-11-30 22:36:0411/30: Dunking with Wolves- DeMar DeRozan out indefinitely, A.J. Price back with Pacershttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/11/30/demar-derozan-indefinitely-j-price-back-pacers/
Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan has a tornadductor longus tendon in his groin and will be out indefinitely. Some estimates have DeRozan&#039;s injury taking anywhere from four to twelve weeks to overcome, depending on whether or not he opts to have surgery. The injury was initially r...2014-11-30 21:38:1811/30: Sports Injury Alert- Raptors Injury Update: DeMar DeRozan out indefinitely with a torn adductor tendonhttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/raptors-injury-update-demar-derozan-out.html
The Toronto Raptors are off to an excellent 13-3 start this season, for a six game lead over the Brooklyn Nets in the Atlantic Division. Heading into today's game against the 3-13 Los Angeles Lakers, there is some concern on the injury front. DeMar DeRozan, who initially was thought to have a groin2014-11-30 11:36:3411/30: Sir Charles In Charge- LeBron James Is Pretty Good At Passing (VIDEO)http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/29/lebron-james-pretty-good-passing-video/
LeBron James puts on a show against the Indiana Pacers, including one next level no-look pass The demise of LeBron James has been greatly exaggerated. One thing that was never in question though, was LeBron&#039;s passing ability. It&#039;s always been there, and there&#039;s a good chance that...2014-11-30 00:38:0511/29: Sports Injury Alert- Raptors Injury Update: DeMar DeRozan remains 'questionable' for Sunday's game vs. the Lakershttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/raptors-injury-update-demar-derozan.html
The Toronto Raptors head into Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers coming off a 106-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Kyle Lowry lead the Raptors with 25 points and seven rebounds. At 13-3, the Raptors sit on top in the Atlantic Division. On the injury front, DeMar DeRozan left t2014-11-29 19:36:5311/29: Sir Charles In Charge- DeMar DeRozan Out Indefinitely With Torn Groin Tendon http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/29/demar-derozan-out-groin/
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan is out indefinitely with a torn tendon in his groin The Toronto Raptors are 13-3 and sit atop the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan&#039;s continued emergence during the past two seasons has had a huge hand in the Raptors&#039; ascendence to the top of the le...2014-11-29 17:37:2611/29: We Talk Fantasy Sports- DeMar DeRozan Out Indefinitely - Groinhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/11/DeMar-DeRozan-Injury.html
The Toronto Raptors will be without All-Star SG DeMar DeRozan for a while, after he tore his groin. DeRozan is averaging 19 points per game, 4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season. It will be interesting to see if the Raptors go with Lou Williams as a starter, move James Johnson to the 2014-11-29 17:35:4511/29: The Hoops Manifesto- Yeah You Get Props Over Here (Begrudgingly)http://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/yeah-you-get-props-over-here-begrudgingly.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yeah-you-get-props-over-here-begrudgingly
(Kyle Lowry &#38; DeMar DeRozan byÂ Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports) &#160; I don&#8217;t know why it&#8217;s taken so long. Â Maybe it&#8217;s because I&#8217;m in the heart of Raptorland and am a natural contrarian. Â Perhaps it&#8217;s my natural skepticism. Â Maybe it&#8217;s because I don&#822014-11-29 16:35:3411/28: Sports Injury Alert- Raptors Injury Update: Tyler Hansbrough could return tonight against the Mavericks http://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/raptors-injury-update-tyler-hansbrough.html
The Toronto Raptors head into Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks coming off a 126-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Three Raptors scored over 20 points, lead by DeMar DeRozan's 27 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the floor. At 13-2, the Raptors sit on top in the Atlantic2014-11-28 12:36:2611/28: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Mavericks @ Raptorshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/28/toronto-raptors-game-preview-mavericks-raptors/
Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Mavericks @ Raptors The 13-2 Toronto Raptors continue to ride high following a road victory in Atlanta on Wednesday night and have now won six consecutive games. When Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks roll into the Air Canada Centre tonight, they will represent th.2014-11-28 07:37:4311/27: Soaring Down South- Raptors 126, Hawks 115: The Revenge of Louhttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2014/11/27/raptors-126-hawks-115-the-revenge-of-lou-williams/
Former Hawk Lou Williams scores 22 points Before the game, Raptors coach Dwane Casey was asked about being the best team in the NBA&#039;s conference with the inferiority complex. Casey asserted that both conferences play excellent basketball, even though the East may not have the up-and-down shoot.2014-11-27 01:39:2211/26: Raptors Rapture- What to do with Terrence Ross? Part 1 of 2http://raptorsrapture.com/2014/11/26/terrence-ross-part-1-2/
Editor&#039;s Note: Please welcome new staff writer David Helm to our site. Terrence Ross will forever be the player the Raptors selected over Andre Drummond in the 2012 NBA Draft. I threw a mini hissy fit when Bryan Colangelo leapfrogged Drummond, who was in the conversation as a number one pick...2014-11-26 17:38:0911/26: Soaring Down South- Hawks/Raptors Preview: Atlanta gets a look at the East's best, a team from up Northhttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2014/11/26/atlanta-hawks-toronto-raptors-preview-atlanta-gets-a-look-at-the-easts-best-a-team-from-up-north/
Atlanta Hawks vs. Toronto Raptors, PhilipsArena, 7:30 ET, SportSouth/92.9 FM A look at the Raptors(12-2): A day after getting a win over LeBron James&#039; former team, the Atlanta Hawks get a shot at a win over LeBron&#039;s current team: the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is this team a real contender...2014-11-26 11:39:3611/26: Sir Charles In Charge- Lou Williams Is The X-Factor For The Toronto Raptorshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/26/lou-williams-x-factor-toronto-raptors/
The Toronto Raptors have emerged as one of the top teams in the NBA, and Lou Williams has been a key component to their sudden improvement Lou Williams was an absolute steal after the Toronto Raptors only had to give up John Salmons in order to bring him to Canada. Now, with their 12-2 record, the .2014-11-26 10:37:2711/26: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Raptors @ Hawkshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/26/toronto-raptors-game-preview-raptors-hawks/
TorontoRaptors Game Preview: Raptors @ Hawks The Toronto Raptors take their 12-2 record into Atlanta for a date with the 7-5Hawks on Wednesday. This is a rematchof opening night when the Raps came away with a 109-102 win at Air Canada Centre. Toronto has been even better than expected while Atlanta.2014-11-26 07:37:3911/25: Baller Mind Frame- Toronto Raptors: The Time is Nowhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/25/toronto-raptors-time-now/
Before the season began, the Baller Mind Frame writers each put up their predictions for the incoming season, basically in their entirety. Who would win MVP, Rookie of the Year, each division winner, and so forth. I was amazed to see as many people taking theÂ Brooklyn Nets as there were. The season2014-11-25 20:41:2311/24: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA League Pass Picks of the Week: Milwaukee Will Steal The Showhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/24/nba-league-pass-bucks-will-steal/
In our inaugural NBA League Pass Picks of the Week piece, we take a look at four of the top games on tap for this week Every week, we&#8217;ll pick our Top-3 NBA League Pass games to watch. If you&#8217;ve taken advantage of an NBA League Pass subscription, you&#8217;ll have access to all these...2014-11-24 11:38:2611/24: Hoops Habit- Phoenix Suns: Can Three Point Guards Co-exist?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/24/phoenix-suns-can-three-point-guards-co-exist/
The Phoenix Suns have a problem that a lot of other teams would kill to have: too much depth at the guard positions. With three point guards capable of starting for almost any NBA team, the Suns have had to juggle minutes between Goran Dragic, Eric Bledsoe and Isaiah Thomas with mixed results. Je...2014-11-24 10:38:0111/24: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: The Raptors Are Real Contendershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/24/toronto-raptors-raptors-real-contenders/
&#8220;Started from the bottom, now we&#039;re here&#8221; It&#8217;s no coincidence that the much-loved Drake hit has become the anthem for the Toronto Raptors&#8217; fanbase. Mired in mediocrity and a long-time laughing joke of the NBA, the Raptors struggled for any measure of relev...2014-11-24 09:37:5511/22: Dairyland Express- Young Milwaukee Bucks Schooled By East-Leading Toronto Raptorshttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/11/22/young-milwaukee-bucks-schooled-east-leading-toronto-raptors/
The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the surprise stories of the early part of the 2014-15 NBA season, opening up with seven wins in 12 games after a 15-win debacle a year ago. But last year&#8217;s surprise team&#8212;the Toronto Raptors&#8212;showed the young Bucks they still have a ways to go....2014-11-22 11:40:1711/22: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/22 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 22 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 22http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/22/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1122-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-22-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-22/
Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 22, 2014 (11/22) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Nov 22, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuel, DraftKings or Draftster league or contest! November 21 has come and gone, with th2014-11-22 09:39:0011/21: Sir Charles In Charge- Toronto Raptors: Are They Legitimate NBA Title Contenders?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/21/toronto-raptors-title-contenders/
The Toronto Raptors are sitting comfortably at the top of the Eastern Conference, but are they alegitimate NBA title contender? Fresh off a 48-win season, the Toronto Raptors have carried much of that success into this year, sitting comfortably at the top of the Eastern Conference standings wit...2014-11-21 18:38:0411/21: Hoops Habit- Against The Spread: Milwaukee Bucks A Double-Digit Underdog In Torontohttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/21/spread-milwaukee-bucks-double-digit-underdog-toronto/
Raise your hand if you had the Milwaukee Bucks at 7-5 after 12 games into the season. Absolutely no one. But that&#039;s all right. The Bucks were not supposed to be this good, that being two games over .500. After Milwaukee went into Brooklyn on Wednesday and beat the Nets in triple overtime,...2014-11-21 10:40:1011/21: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: Week Fourhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/21/nba-player-power-rankings-week-four/
We&#039;ve almost had a full month of basketball. Isn&#039;t that amazing? The offseason seems so long ago, and now we&#039;re spoiled nightly with awesome games of NBA basketball to watch. We&#039;ve had top of the table teams clash and end up with blowouts (Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies)...2014-11-21 10:40:1011/21: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Show They Can Beat Big Boyshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/21/toronto-raptors-can-beat-big-boys/
Toronto Raptors Show They Can Beat Big Boys Well, as Sid Seixero ofSportsnetsays best, naysayers can shut up for a sec. On a blizzard of a day, the Toronto Raptors defended their home court like a real team should. In a showdown of first place teams, the Raptors beatthe Memphis Grizzlies, who sa...2014-11-21 06:38:0711/20: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz have built a roster of good guys, and Quin Snyder will help develop them: The Downbeat #1476http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2014/11/20/7255947/utah-jazz-quin-snyder-gordon-hayward-player-development-downbeat-1476
Gordon Hayward shooting and scoring, building a roster of good guys, and developing them, Gary Payton can't keep his mouth shut about John Stockton, and waking up with Quin Snyder!
So, I think it's clear to everyone that this season's Utah Jazz team is Gordon Hayward's. G-Time is experi2014-11-20 16:43:3311/20: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: Can Jimmy Butler Help Them Win A Championship?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/20/chicago-bulls-can-jimmy-butler-help-win-championship/
The Chicago Bulls have had trouble getting traction this year, but after the decimation of the Clippers to start the Circus Trip, it looks like they may have found their rhythm. And however the Bulls have played, Jimmy Butler&#8217;s breakout has been consistent. It&#8217;s time to start wondering i2014-11-20 11:40:3911/20: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Vince Carter Tribute (Video)http://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/20/toronto-raptors-vince-carter-tribute-video/
Toronto Raptors: Vince Carter Tribute (Video) The Toronto Raptors continued their franchise-best start to the season, with yet another dramatic &#34;How the hell did they do that?&#33;&#34; victory. This time it was the Memphis Grizzlies, who entered the game with the NBA&#039;s best record, that...2014-11-20 06:38:0311/19: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Ranking: 10 Most Underrated Players Right Nowhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/19/nba-ranking-10-underrated/
The NBA is flooded with headlining stars, here are the 10 most underrated players in the league as of right now The NBA is headlined by the LeBron James&#039; and Kevin Durant&#039;s of the world. Sprinkle in some Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and a few young stars like Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Co...2014-11-19 14:40:1511/19: Hoops Habit- Against the Spread: Can The Toronto Raptors Hang With Memphis?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/19/spread-can-toronto-raptors-hang-memphis/
The Toronto Raptors weren&#039;t ready for prime time when they lost to the Chicago Bulls. It was probably the first time the Raptors were on a Thursday night TNT game since the Vince Carter days. Toronto has a ways to go before that status, but if these young Raptors want to make a statement ear...2014-11-19 09:40:4411/18: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Naysayers- RELAXhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/18/raptors-naysayers/
Toronto Raptors Naysayers- RELAX The Toronto Raptors are okay. NBA fans and analysts who were burying them after their nationally televised game in the United States can take a page fromAaron Rodgers when had a similar message for Packers&#039; fans after fretting their start: relax. R-E-L-A-X (and.2014-11-18 07:38:0911/17: Hoops Habit- NBA: Biggest Winners and Losers From Early Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/17/nba-biggest-winners-losers-early-season/
Which five NBA teams and players have been the biggest winners and losers of the early season? The NBA season is already two weeks in and there have been plenty of stories to watch out for already. Whether those stories be disappointing injury problems for multiple teams, fast and slow starts, or...2014-11-17 16:40:3111/17: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: Early Season Success Will Be Tested With Upcoming Road Triphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/17/chicago-bulls-weekly-early-season-success-will-tested-upcoming-road-trip/
The Chicago Bulls had quite an interesting week, as Derrick Rose came under media scrutiny for comments he made about looking at his life beyond basketball with regards to his mental approach towards sitting out games this season. But as you can imagine within a tight-knit group, all of those around2014-11-17 10:40:3911/16: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Terrence Ross Alley-oop Dunk vs Jazz (Video)http://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/16/toronto-raptors-terrence-ross-alley-oop-dunk-vs-jazz-video/
Toronto Raptors: Terrence Ross Alley-oop Dunk vs Jazz (Video) [caption id=&#34;attachment_19049&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Nov 15, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) drives against Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the...2014-11-16 15:38:1111/16: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz Gordon Hayward played like a star on this Eastern Conference Road Triphttp://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2014/11/16/7229423/utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-played-like-a-star-on-this-eastern
They say money talks, but Gordon Hayward is letting his play do the talking for him
Last off-season (before the 2013-2014 season), the Utah Jazz and Gordon Hayward failed to agree to terms on a contract extension. As a result he played last year without the financial security that some o2014-11-16 14:43:5411/16: Hoops Habit- DeMar DeRozan: A Rough Start to the Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/16/demar-derozan-rough-start-season/
The Toronto Raptors started last season with a record of just 6-12, but turned their season around when general manager Masai Ujiri shipped Rudy Gay to the Sacramento Kings. Players responded immediately and the Raptors went on to win 10 of their next 13 on their way towards winning the Atlantic ...2014-11-16 10:40:2611/15: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz at Toronto Raptors Game Preview: Five game road trip finishes tonight north of the borderhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/11/15/7226425/utah-jazz-at-toronto-raptors-game-preview-five-game-road-trip
Utah Jazz (4-6) @ Toronto Raptors (7-2)
Air Canada Centre â¢ Toronto, ON
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Tonight the Utah Jazz (4-6 overall, 2-4 road) will tip off against the Toronto Raptors (7-2, 5-1 home). This will be the fifth and final game of this r2014-11-15 17:43:3811/15: Sports Unbiased- NBA Poll: Ranking the Best Duos in the NBA 2014-15 Part 1http://sportsunbiased.com/nba/36928/nba-poll-ranking-the-best-duos-in-the-nba-2014-15-part-1/
This list represents the top-6 duos in the NBA right now, therefore, you should expect it to change as the NBA season continues to progress through 2014-2015. We could have taken the easy route and listed LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook among the top duos, but the fact 2014-11-15 14:36:5911/14: Hoops Habit- Terrence Ross: Exactly What the Raptors Needhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/14/terrence-ross-exactly-raptors-need/
It&#039;s only been a little over two weeks, but the Toronto Raptors are currently the toast of the NBA. Even with a close loss to the Chicago Bulls last night, the Raptors still hold a record of 7-2, and are developing an attitude to match. Despite a letdown in last night&#039;s game, the Raptors c2014-11-14 10:40:1411/13: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Beat the Orlando Magihttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/12/toronto-raptors-beat-bad/
Toronto Raptors Beat the Orlando Magic The first place Toronto Raptors beating the 13th place Orlando Magic 104-100 on their home-court doesn&#8217;t look that impressive. A 6-1 team should beat a 2-5 team, right? Yes they should. But a win is a win, sure... However, the fashion in which the...2014-11-13 09:38:1011/13: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Beat the Badhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/13/toronto-raptors-beat-bad/
Toronto Raptors Beat the Bad The first place Toronto Raptors beating the 13th place Orlando Magic 104-100 on their home-court doesn&#8217;t look that impressive. A 6-1 team should beat a 2-5 team, right? Yes they should. But a win is a win, sure... However, the fashion that they completed th...2014-11-13 07:38:0211/12: The Sixer Sense- 76ers Rookie K.J. McDaniels is Defending His Namehttp://thesixersense.com/2014/11/12/k-j-mcdaniels-defense-leading-charge/
Ask K.J. McDaniels what he was brought to Philadelphia to do and his likely answer is &#34;play defense.&#34; Well, McDaniels has brought all of that and more to the 76ers this season. Still winless, but McDaniels has found a way to stick out from the abysmal record. Maybe it&#039;s the high-flyin..2014-11-12 15:40:5111/11: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Masai Ujiri to Target Kevin Durant in Free Agencyhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/11/toronto-raptors-masai-ujiri-target-kevin-durant-free-agency/
Toronto Raptors: Masai Ujiri to Target Kevin Durant in Free Agency For many fans, the thought of Kevin Durant donning a Toronto Raptorsjersey is - at best - a longshot. However, according to Adrian Wojnarowski, general manager Masai Ujiri will be doing everything within his power to make this dream.2014-11-11 15:38:4111/11: isportsweb.com- Charlotte Hornets: Seeking consistencyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/KwGI6W-iOGM/
The Charlotte Hornets have had an up-and-down season thus far. Â Last week, the Hornets went 2-2 with wins over Atlanta and Miami. Â They got &#8220;Browed&#8221; by Superman Anthony Davis and the Pelicans and somehow lost to the Lakers. Â The Lakers game was probably the most disappointing game of 2014-11-11 11:44:4511/10: Baller Mind Frame- Magic Offense Goes Cold in the 4th, Fall to Nets 104-96http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/10/magic-offense-goes-cold-4th-fall-nets-104-96/
The Orlando Magic entered the contest against the Brooklyn Nets riding a two-game winning streak and a wave of momentum. It would be a good test for rookie Elfrid Payton to face up against Deron Williams, who has certainly played extremely well for the Nets so far this season. The offense was clicki2014-11-10 09:45:0111/9: The Sixer Sense- Preview 76ers-Raptors: Nerlens Noel Will Not Playhttp://thesixersense.com/2014/11/09/preview-76ers-raptors-nerlens-noel-will-play/
This again will be another uphill climb for the Sixers as the Raptors are off to a fantastic start. Toronto is coming off a 48-34 season and is projected to win close to the same amount of games this year. With head coach Dwane Casey at the helm, Toronto is poised to battle in the Eastern Conference2014-11-09 11:40:5311/8: Hoops Habit- NBA: One Early Season Red Flag for all 30 Teamshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/08/nba-one-early-season-red-flag-30-teams/
It&#039;s early in the season, but we&#039;re seeing some red flags for each of the NBA&#039;s 30 teams. We&#039;re barely two weeks into the season and most pundits would argue we don&#039;t truly know any NBA team&#039;s makeup until 20-30 games into the season, but we&#039;ve gotten a glimpse an.2014-11-08 11:40:3411/7: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Final Score: Raptors Destroy Wizards At Home, 103-84http://wizofawes.com/2014/11/07/washington-wizards-vs-toronto-raptors-final-score-raptors-destroy-wizards-home-103-84/
The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors played in one of the most competitive games of the NBA season last year, which ended in a triple overtime victory for the Wizards away from home. Tonight was the complete opposite. Both the Wizards and Raptors came into tonight&#039;s game with just one ...2014-11-07 23:42:4711/7: Crossover Chronicles- DeMar DeRozan will make guards remember the posthttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/demar-derozan-will-make-guards-remember-the-post.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demar-derozan-will-make-guards-remember-the-post
The post game is kind of dying. More and more centers are inching away from the paint and the 3-pointer has become a widely accepted and necessary weapon in the NBA. So who are the kings of the low block? Believe it or not after your Al Jeffersons and Kevin Loves and Blake Griffins, the [&#8230;]2014-11-07 15:44:5511/7: Hardwood Houdini- Celtics Game Day: Ballhandlers Not Protecting The Rockhttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/11/07/boston-celtics-protecting-rock/
The Boston Celtics should have a winning record. There - I said it and got it out of the way. I&#039;m not bleeding green over here; I know this Celtics team almost certainly won&#039;t make the playoffs, and would enjoy an early exit even if it did. Still, I hate it when teams lose games t...2014-11-07 15:40:5811/7: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Preview: Game Time, Key Match Up, And Predictionhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/11/07/washington-wizards-vs-toronto-raptors-preview-game-time-key-match-up-prediction/
The Washington Wizards are coming off four straight victories and will face their toughest test yet tonight against the Toronto Raptors. Tip-off is at 7:30pm EST from the Air Canada Centre. Key Match Up: With Bradley Beal out, John Wall has been called upon to do even more for his team than he...2014-11-07 11:43:0611/7: Hoops Habit- Atlanta Hawks: Resilient Comebacks Are A Promising Signhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/07/atlanta-hawks-resilient-comebacks-promising-sign/
As the Houston Rockets sit atop the NBA pile having won all of their opening six games, thanks to the bizarre nature of the schedule the Atlanta Hawks have only played half as many times. With a record of 1-2 for those three games, one could be forgiven for suggesting that Atlanta has had a disappoi2014-11-07 10:40:4811/7: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: The Problems That Plague Themhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/07/toronto-raptors-problems-plague/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_77934&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Nov 5, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends against Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) in the second half at TD Garden. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics 110-1...2014-11-07 10:40:4811/6: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Defensive Player of the Yearhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/06/nba-awards-watch-defensive-player-year-2/
Which ten NBA players are currently leading the way to win the Defensive Player of the Year award? There are plenty of NBA stories to keep an eye on this season, and the second week of regular season games are halfway through. Plenty of players have put their names forward into the Defensive Play...2014-11-06 13:41:3711/6: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Video Highlight Capsules: Gordon Hayward Takes Down Cavshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/06/nba-video-highlight-capsules-hayward/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_24413&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Nov 5, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Gordon Hayward (20) shoots the game-winning shot over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena....2014-11-06 08:40:1611/6: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry makes his case for early MVPhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/06/toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-makes-case-for-early-mvp/
Toronto Raptors: Kyle Lowry makes his case for early MVP Okay, I know it&#039;s very early... but Kyle Lowry took control, when the Toronto Raptors needed it most. They needed it Wednesday night - badly. The Raptors were without big men Jonas Valanciunas and Amir Johnson on the second night ...2014-11-06 08:38:1511/5: Chowder and Champions- Boston Celtics Head Home To Face Raptorshttp://chowderandchampions.com/2014/11/05/boston-celtics-head-home-face-raptors/
After a trip to Texas, the Boston Celtics come back east to host the Toronto Raptors in a division tussle at TD Bank Garden on Wednesday night. The Celtics have lost two straight and are looking to get back on track at home against a Toronto team that is off to a 3-1 start. Many analysts believe ...2014-11-05 17:39:4211/5: HoopsRumors- Teams With The Most Roster Stabilityhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/teams-roster-stability.html
The two most po**** picksÂ to win the NBA title are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the number of players they return from last season. The new-look Cavs only have five players left over from last year&#8217;s lottery team, as the return of LeBron James sparked a cascade of moveme2014-11-05 11:35:5711/5: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Capitalize On Depleted Thunderhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/11/05/toronto-raptors-capitalize-on-depleted-thunder/
Toronto Raptors Capitalize On Depleted Thunder Call the Oklahoma City Thunder a brisk rain - a slight shower - without superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, and the Toronto Raptors were the beneficiaries. This game, rather than being called a &#34;must-win&#34; as per the Leafs recent ti...2014-11-05 10:38:2611/4: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Toronto Raptorshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/offseason-review-toronto-raptors.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each teamâs offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each franchi2014-11-04 12:36:1711/4: Moxyball.com- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/4 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 4 | FanDuel Lineup for November 4http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/04/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-114-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-4-fanduel-lineup-november-4/
Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks and Advice for November 4, 2014 (11/4) &#124; DFS Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 4, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuelÂ and DraftKings league or contest! Regardless of which team you played, it was a good night for our Novemb2014-11-04 10:45:1011/3: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings: Contract Year Playershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/03/nba-power-rankings-contract-year-players/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_76560&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Mar 11, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) as guard Courtney Lee (5) looks on during the first quarter at F...2014-11-03 14:40:3611/3: Fully Clips- Lob City Questions: Is Blake Griffin shooting to many jumpers?http://fullyclips.com/2014/11/02/lob-city-questions-blake-griffin-shooting-many-jumpers/
If you can have a conversation about Blake Griffin without uttering the words &#34;if he can get his jump shot falling _____&#34;, then it probably wasn&#039;t a real conversation about Blake Griffin Through the preseason, all talk was about Griffin&#039;s jump shot. Some games he looked like h...2014-11-03 02:42:4311/2: All U Can Heat- Miami Heat Take on Undefeated Raptorshttp://allucanheat.com/2014/11/02/miami-heat-take-undefeated-raptors/
The Miami Heat has won nine straight games at home against the Toronto Raptors, the team that continues its road trip through Florida on Sunday. Both teams are on the second night of back-to-back sets; the Heat won in Philadelphia while the Raptors defeated Orlando. But this matchup has added sig...2014-11-02 12:42:5811/2: Moxyball.com- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/2 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 2 | FanDuel Lineup for November 2http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/02/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-112-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-2-fanduel-lineup-november-2/
Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks and Advice for November 2, 2014 (11/2) &#124; DFS Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 2, 14 to help set your lineup and win your Draftster,Â FanDuelÂ and DraftKings league or contest! Thanks to everyone for ready yesterday&#8217;s picks for Nov2014-11-02 10:44:3311/2: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic fall to 0-3http://skywayshoutout.com/2014/11/02/nov-1-pro-roundup-lightning-edge-caps-magic-fall-0-3/
The Orlando Magic dropped to 0-3 on the season after a 108-95 loss to the Toronto Raptors Saturday night. The Raps (2-0) scored 38 points in the third quarter and outscored the Magic by 12 to take a commanding lead on Orlando, who went into half time with a 52-49 lead. Toronto&#8217;s DeMar D...2014-11-02 00:37:4411/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic still searching for complete effort as Raptors winhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-still-searching-for-complete-effort-as-raptors-win.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-still-searching-for-complete-effort-as-raptors-win
In the first game, it was offensive rebounding and points in the paint that did the Magic in. In the second game, it was turnovers. What would the Magic be trying to squelch in the third game of the season? Young teams are still learning, they are going to have bumps in the road. That [&#8230;]2014-11-01 23:35:0911/1: Sports Unbiased- Toronto Raptors Season Preview 2014-15: Are The Raptors on the Brink of Becoming a Great Team?http://sportsunbiased.com/nba/36447/toronto-raptors-season-preview-2014-15-are-the-raptors-on-the-brink-of-becoming-a-great-team/
Similar to last season, the Raptors should be on courseÂ to winÂ 45-50 games this year, and with a lacklusterÂ AtlanticÂ Conference comprised of the Knicks, Celtics, and 76ers; such a prediction is certainly not out of the question. This team is young and hungry&#8211; not to mention they have a loy2014-11-01 12:37:0411/1: Moxyball.com- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/1 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 1 | FanDuel Lineup for November 1http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/01/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-111-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-1/
Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks and Advice for November 1, 2014 (11/1) &#124; DFS Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; tips for Nov 1, 14 to help set your lineup and win your Draftster,Â FanDuelÂ and DraftKings league or contest! Hopefully your Halloween DFS plays fared well. We won our 502014-11-01 11:44:3410/31: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Defensive Player of the Yearhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/31/nba-awards-watch-defensive-player-year/
Who are the NBA&#039;s ten top candidates after the first few days of the 2014-15 season for the Defensive Player of the Year award? The NBA season is finally in full swing and it&#039;s finally time to begin looking at award race across the league. As usual there are plenty of stories to keep an...2014-10-31 17:41:4210/31: Purple and Blues- BREAKING NEWS: Alec Burks Gets Extension With Utah Jazzhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/10/31/breaking-news-alec-burks-gets-extension-utah-jazz/
Acocording to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Utah Jazz and Alec Burks have come to an agreement on a contract extension. Per Woj, the base contract will be worth $42 million over four years. Yahoo Sources: The Utah Jazz&#039;s Alec Burks has reached agreement on a four-year, $42 million extension. http://.2014-10-31 15:42:4010/31: SLC Dunk- Reports: Utah Jazz, Alec Burks agree to four-year, $42 million extensionhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/10/31/7138141/reports-utah-jazz-alec-burks-agree-to-four-year-42-million-extension
According to the latest WojBomb, the Jazz have locked up the talented scorer for the next four years.
The Utah Jazz may have failed to come to terms on a contract extension for big man Enes Kanter, but they appear to have made sure that shooting guard Alec Burks won't escape their grasp2014-10-31 13:45:1510/31: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: The Importance Of Depthhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/31/toronto-raptors-importance-depth/
Wednesday night had a party-like atmosphere in Toronto, as fans filled not only the arena, but thousands also joinedtogether outside of the arena to watch the Toronto Raptors open the 20th season in franchise history. Unlike so many of the seasons before it, the Raptors are entering the season wi...2014-10-31 10:40:3310/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: Head To Head Shooting Guard Tiershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/pSiZ8JzoRmI/
Over the course of the offseason, I&#8217;ve released my initial head-to-head rankings, roto rankings and two versions of the dynasty rankings. But, as I&#8217;ve mentioned in the many team preview podcasts that have been released, and can be found here, you can&#8217;t be a total slave to the ranki2014-10-30 06:43:4910/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 86: Toronto Raptors Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/47OP7sg_Xqo/
In episode 86 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â myself and Matt Smith of thefantasyhoopsinsider.com (@SmanSports), delve into the Toronto Raptors&#8217; fantasy prospects. Matt and I talk about the breakout campaigns from Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan last season and our hopes for Jonas Va2014-10-30 06:43:4910/29: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Opening Week: 12 Things To Watch For In Day 2 http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/29/nba-opening-week-12/
As the NBA opening week heads into day 2, here are 12 things to watch for tonight After a quite memorable opening night between the arrival of Anthony Davis, the classic Spurs-Mavs clash and everything that went down at Staples center between the Lakers and Rockets, the NBA doesn&#039;t take much o.2014-10-29 15:40:3510/29: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Is Jonas Valanciunas Set to Breakout This Year?http://tipofthetower.com/2014/10/29/toronto-raptors-jonas-valanciunas-set-breakout-year/
Toronto Raptors: Is Set Jonas Valanciunas to Breakout This Year? While Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan have developed into franchise players for theToronto Raptors, the possible emergence of a third franchise player this season should have the Raptors faithful very excited. Of course, I am talk...2014-10-29 10:38:2710/29: ATL All Day- Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors Preview: Hello, Regular Season!http://atlallday.com/2014/10/29/atlanta-hawks-toronto-raptors-preview-live-stream-start-time-tv-info/
Finally, the 2014-15 season is here for the Atlanta Hawks. After a few games last night, the majority of the NBA is in action tonight with the Hawks starting their season with a road trip to take on the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors should be a real challenge for the Hawks tonight as they retur...2014-10-29 07:37:1010/28: Hoop Files- Defining Success: Toronto Raptorshttp://hoopfiles.com/nba/2014/10/defining-success-toronto-raptors/
Each team enters the season with varying expectations based on the talent on their roster, where they are in their team building cycle, and the delusions of management and fans. Prior to the start of the season Iâll look at what would need to happen for each team to call their regular season a suc2014-10-28 09:36:2210/28: Shaw Sports- NBA Power Rankings Week 1http://shawsports.net/nba-power-rankings-week-1/
The 2014-15 NBA season is finally here with more intrigue than you can shake a stick at. (Where does that expression come from anyway?) We check-in on all 30 teams and where they stand going into the 82-game marathon set before them. The shakeup caused by LeBron James and his move back to Cleveland 2014-10-28 00:36:2910/27: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Atlantic Division Preview with Freddie Coleman from ESPNhttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-atlantic-division-preview-with-freddie-coleman-from-espn/
The BaselineÂ continues its preview coverage of the NBA as we breakdown the AtlanticÂ Division.Â Special guestÂ Freddie ColemanÂ from ESPN host of The Freddie Coleman Show on ESPN radio weeknights at 10pm joins the show as we discuss:
Can the Toronto Raptors take their game to the next level after 2014-10-27 08:36:3010/24: The Hoops Manifesto- 2014/15 Toronto Raptors: Rising Sidewayshttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/201415-toronto-raptors-rising-sideways.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=201415-toronto-raptors-rising-sideways
(Kyle Lowry) &#160; It&#8217;s that magical time of year in the NBA, when hope springs eternal and all teams think that the upcoming season will be their best ever. While some teams will surely be rising up, the same amount will be rising down, with the rest floating along treading water (rising sid2014-10-24 16:35:2210/24: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Predictions: Breakout Player of the Yearhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/24/nba-season-predictions-breakout-player-year/
NBA SEASON PREDICTIONS Baller Mind Frame NBA Survey &#124; NBA World Champions &#124; Most Valuable Player &#124; Rookie of the Year &#124; Sixth Man of the Year &#124; Defensive Player of the Year &#124; Most Improved Player &#124; Coach of the Year &#124; Breakout Player of the Year &#124; Surpris2014-10-24 12:41:5810/23: Moxyball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings & Sleepers 2014-2015: Under-appreciated Assets Part 1http://www.moxyball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014/10/23/fantasy-basketball-rankings-sleepers-2014-2015-appreciated-assets-part-1/
Highlighting under-appreciated fantasy basketball stars that are ready to help you win your league. Let&#8217;s look at 2 fantasy basketball sleepers that you need to own this year. Fantasy basketball draft season is upon us. And youâre reading this because youâre out on the interweb searching f2014-10-23 06:39:5910/22: Hoops Habit- NBA: Top 10 Dark Horse MVP Candidateshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/22/nba-top-10-dark-horse-mvp-candidates/
We know who the favorites are for NBA MVP. That list rarely changes. Only a select few players enterthe mix to cause a shift in balance at the top of the league&#039;s pecking order. Fortunately for those in favor of parity, that change is about to occur in 2014-15. The hunt for MVP is as crow...2014-10-22 14:38:0110/22: Dunking with Wolves- NBA Team Preview: Toronto Raptorshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/10/22/nba-team-preview-toronto-raptors/
Dunking With Wolves is counting down NBA Team Previews from the worst to the best. TheToronto Raptors are ranked #9. I ranked the Raptors too high. They are not the ninth-best team in the NBA, and being in the East helped this ranking a lot. Now that that&#039;s out of the way, let&#039;s take...2014-10-22 12:38:4310/20: Sports Out West- 3 reasons why the Warriors shouldnâ€™t low ball Klay Thompsonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/10/20/3-reasons-why-the-warriors-shouldnt-low-ball-klay-thompson/
The Warriors are a relatively young team, with their two young stars, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, aged 24 and 26 respectively. As a team that has legitimate championship aspirations, it can be hard to commit to a core that has yet to advance past the second round. Still, Klay&#8217;s value to t2014-10-20 08:35:5210/17: HoopsRumors- Draftees Who Remain On Their Original Teamshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/draftees-remain-original.html
There are many different philosophies on how to build a winning franchise. The latest trend seems to be teams clearing enough salary cap space to make a run at signing multiple star players away from other franchises in free agency. This approach has proven successful for the Heat, with Miami landin2014-10-17 21:35:4110/17: HoopsRumors- Longest-Tenured Players For Each NBA Teamhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/longest-tenured-players-each.html
The Pistons traded their longest-tenured player today when they dealtÂ Will BynumÂ to the Celtics, just months after they watched the man who held the title before him, Rodney Stuckey, sign with the Pacers. Rapid-fire player movement is a way of life in the NBA, as the shorter contracts sti**** i2014-10-17 17:35:4510/17: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Jeff Green A Bad Fithttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/17/toronto-raptors-jeff-green-bad-fit/
Just like every other team, the Toronto Raptors are always looking for ways to improve. From exploring the trade market to partially guaranteed camp invites for Greg Stiemsma, Jordan Hamilton and Will Cherry, Masai Ujiri is constantly combing through options on ways to improve the Raptors. These ...2014-10-17 11:38:0910/14: Locker Room Fantasy- 2014-15 Fantasy Basketball Shooting Guard Rankingshttp://lockerroomfantasysports.com/2014-15-fantasy-nba-shooting-guard-ranks/
Much like our Point Guard Rankings, Stephen Curry is atop our 2014-14 Fantasy Basketball Shooting Guard Rankings. Esten McLaren has James Harden atop his Shooting Guard Rankings, while Chris Meaney and Mike Omelan have Harden at the two spot. Kyrie Irving is No. 3 across the board for all three of o2014-10-14 15:36:1710/14: DenverStiffs.com- 2014-15 NBA Eastern Conference Previewhttp://www.denverstiffs.com/2014/10/14/6886887/2014-15-eastern-conference-preview
New contenders at the top, three unexpected teams on the rise, tough middle-of-the-road veteran teams, and a crop of youthful rebuilding squads, sums up a somewhat refreshing 2014-15 season outlook.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. In the eyes of many the Eastern2014-10-14 13:36:1010/14: Moxyball.com- Our Fantasy Basketball Shooting Guard (SG) Rankings for the 2014-15 Season â€“ Top 55http://www.moxyball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014/10/14/fantasy-basketball-shooting-guard-sg-rankings-2014-15-season-top-55/
A look at the top 55 fantasy basketball shooting guards (SG) for the 2014-15 season. Jared Kwart shares his fantasy shooting guard (SG) rankings for the top 55 at the position, heading into fantasy drafts. Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: PG &#124; SG &#124; SF &#124; PF &#124; C Miss our Point 2014-10-14 09:41:3410/14: Sir Charles In Charge- Toronto Raptors 2014-15 NBA Season Primerhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/14/toronto-raptors-season-preview/
As we continue our NBA preview series, we take a look at the Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors 2013-14 record: 48-34 Toronto Raptors 2013-14 MVP: DeMar DeRozan-22.7 points, 4.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds per game Three Things I Think I Know About The Toronto Raptors... The Raptors are the th...2014-10-14 08:38:2710/14: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Could Vince Carter be a Fit for This Team?http://tipofthetower.com/2014/10/14/vince-carter-fit-toronto-raptors-team/
Toronto Raptors: Could Vince Carter be a Fit for This Team? Going into this year, the TorontoRaptors are looking to be the one of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference. This team learned a lot from last years wire-to-wire playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets. But as strong as a fight...2014-10-14 07:37:1910/14: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Preview: Atlantic Division Previewhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/14/nba-season-preview-atlantic-division-preview/
The Baller Mind Frame staff got together and gave their thoughts on the various NBA divisions as part of our NBA Season Preview. Here&#8217;s what we think about the Atlantic Division. MOST IMPORTANT PLAYER MISTER KING: Carmelo Anthony. He&#8217;s arguably a top five player in the NBA so naturally h2014-10-14 02:39:5310/13: Daily Knicks- Preseason Game 3 Preview: Toronto Raptors @ New York Knickshttp://dailyknicks.com/2014/10/13/preseason-game-3-preview-toronto-raptors-new-york-knicks/
The New York Knicks play host to the Toronto Raptors tonight in the preseason opener at Madison Square Garden. The last time they took the court, the Knicks dominated all phases of the game en route to a 96-80 over the Celtics, in Connecticut. While it&#039;s still a work in progress, the team conti2014-10-13 19:38:1110/13: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Undervalued Eastern Conference Playershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/13/fantasy-basketball-undervalued-eastern-conference-players/
The NBA is back (well, sort of) and that means that fantasy basketball is back too (almost). Many people will draft in the next two weeks in preparation for the long grind towards fantasy championship glory, and here at HoopsHabit we are ready to help. For our preseason content, I will be looking...2014-10-13 09:38:1410/10: Hoops Habit- NBA Season Preview Panel: Eastern Conference Championhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/10/nba-season-preview-panel-eastern-conference-champion/
Welcome to the official HoopsHabit NBA season preview panel, where 32 of our writers got together to put their proverbial pens to paper, voting on the winners in each division, the conference winners, the NBA champs and each of the six major individual awards. We&#039;ll be rolling out a new column 2014-10-10 14:38:2010/10: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Preview: NBA&#8217;s Top 10 Shooting Guardshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/10/nba-season-preview-nbas-top-10-shooting-guards/
10. Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards This kid can flat out shoot. Beal was deadly from downtown last season shooting 40.2% from beyond the arc. Not only can the 21-year-old shoot, but he also has explosive speed that helps him drive the lane and attack the rim. More importantly that speed allows him2014-10-10 11:40:3210/9: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: DeRozan, Hornets, Stuckeyhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/derozan-hornets-stuckey.html
DeMar DeRozan may be one of the earliest beneficiaries of the NBAâs new television deal, as Eric Koreen of the National PostÂ points out.Â DeRozan, who signed what is widely considered a team-friendly $38MM extension in 2012 with the Raptors, can opt-out of his contract in the summer of 2016. Kore2014-10-09 23:35:4810/8: Baller Mind Frame- Sacramento Kings Outplay Toronto Raptors in Preseason Matchuphttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/08/sacramento-kings-outplay-toronto-raptors-second-preseason-matchup-113-106/
The Sacramento Kings displayed a newly developed passing attack to slow down the Toronto Raptors in another preseason battle between the two teams. The first quarter brought frustration and poor execution for the Kings, but with a more methodical approach on offense cameÂ eventual success. Mike Malo2014-10-08 12:42:0110/7: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: The Final Manhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/07/toronto-raptors-final-man/
It wasn&#039;t pretty, and it didn&#039;t matter, but the Toronto Raptors returned to the court on Sunday night to tip off the new season. Or at least a new preseason. The Raptors walked off the court as victors, but that is far from the primary focus for preseason games. Victories are secondary ...2014-10-07 11:40:1810/7: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: Head To Head Shooting Guard Tiershttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-rankings-2014-15-head-head-shooting-guard-tiers/
Over the course of the offseason, I&#8217;ve released my initial head-to-head rankings, roto rankings and two versions of the dynasty rankings. But, as I&#8217;ve mentioned in the many team preview podcasts that have been released, and can be found here, you can&#8217;t be a total slave to the ranki2014-10-07 07:39:4610/6: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Terrence Ross Throws Down Monster Dunkhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/10/06/toronto-raptors-terrence-ross-throws-monster-dunk/
Toronto Raptors: Terrence Ross Throws Down Monster Dunk [caption id=&#34;attachment_13838&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Oct 5, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) drives to the basket during the first half against the Sacr...2014-10-06 16:37:3110/6: Hoops Habit- Denver Nuggets: Ty Lawson Predicts A Top Four Finishhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/06/denver-nuggets-ty-lawson-predicts-top-four-finish/
Ty Lawson must be liking what he&#039;s seeing at Denver Nuggets training camp so far, because he told the Denver Postthe Nuggets will finish as a top four seed in the Western Conference this season. &#34;Yeah, I see a playoff team,&#34; Lawson said in the interview, &#34;I see a top-four team...2014-10-06 10:39:0110/4: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Training Camp: James Johnson Returns, Accepts New Role, Impresses Coach Dwane Caseyhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/10/04/toronto-raptors-training-camp-james-johnson-returns-accepts-new-role-impresses-coach-dwane-casey/
Toronto Raptors: James JohnsonImpresses Coach Dwane Casey in Training Camp If you don&#039;t remember it, you&#039;ve heard about it by now. James Johnson and Dwane Casey didn&#039;t see eye-to-eye during Johnson&#039;s first tour of duty with the Toronto Raptors. Often, the younger Johnso...2014-10-04 13:37:3410/4: Locker Room Fantasy- 2014-15 Fantasy Basketball Overall Rankingshttp://lockerroomfantasysports.com/2014-15-nba-overall-rankings/
2014-15 Fantasy Basketball Overall Rankings Fantasy Basketball tools powered by FantasyPros This is the first year I&#8217;ve decided to rank Kevin Durant ahead of LeBron JamesÂ in myÂ Fantasy Basketball Overall RankingsÂ and for good reason.Â For the past two seasons Durant has finished ahead of Ja2014-10-04 07:36:2410/3: Crossover Chronicles- So who does have the best backcourt in the NBA?http://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/so-who-does-have-the-best-backcourt-in-the-nba.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=so-who-does-have-the-best-backcourt-in-the-nba
Training camp is a time for talk. Everyone is in first place and no one has proven anything. So positivity, bravado and optimism take over. Everyone is goingÂ to be better and do exactly what their team needs to do to win. So we get some locker room material. Like when Dion Waiters claimed he and [&2014-10-03 15:40:3610/2: Wiz of Awes- NBA Odds: Can the Washington Wizards Win 50 Games This Season?http://wizofawes.com/2014/10/02/can-washington-wizards-win-50-games-nba-odds/
Every year before the NBA season begins, the Las Vegas Superbook posts predicted win totals for every NBA team and the betting public can wager if a team will go over or under their predicted line. Last season, the Wizards were predicted to go 42-40for the 2013-2014 season. Ultimately, they finished2014-10-02 15:40:2010/2: Hoops Habit- NBA: Who Has The League's Best Backcourt?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/02/nba-leagues-best-backourt/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_67768&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Feb 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) talk in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David...2014-10-02 09:39:0610/1: Crossover Chronicles- A-Wade-ing Father Timehttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/a-wade-ing-father-time.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-wade-ing-father-time
When the Miami Heat open up theirÂ season at home against the Washington Wizards on October 29, there will be a little more trick than there will be treat. Obviously, unless you haveÂ been exiled from the basketball community for the past three months, youÂ are aware the Heat areÂ now without LeBron2014-10-01 16:42:5110/1: Hoops Habit- NBA Season Preview Panel: Atlantic Division Votinghttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/01/nba-season-preview-panel-atlantic-division-voting/
Welcome to the official HoopsHabit NBA season preview panel, where 32 of our writers got together to put their proverbial pens to paper, voting on the winners in each division, the conference winners, the NBA champs and each of the six major individual awards. We&#039;ll be rolling out a new column 2014-10-01 14:40:3510/1: Hoops Habit- Brooklyn Nets: DeMar DeRozan Ignites Rivalry With Brooklynhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/01/brooklyn-nets-demar-derozan-ignites-rivalry-brooklyn/
Back in early May, the Brooklyn Nets ousted the Toronto Raptors from the playoffs in a thrilling seven game series. As the new season dawns upon us, one of the Raptors&#039; leaders took a slight jab at the Nets on media day. &#34;It sucks. I&#039;m in LA and they&#039;re [the Nets] in Miami playi..2014-10-01 12:41:0110/1: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Measuring Success For Jonas Valanciunas http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/01/toronto-raptors-measuring-success-jonas-valanciunas/
There appears to be a general agreement, among the local fans, media, the team, and even Jonas Valanciunas himself, that this will be a crucial year for the 6&#8217;11&#8221; center. Drafted fifth overall in 2011, the native of Lithuania is entering his third season with the Toronto Raptors amid ...2014-10-01 10:39:479/30: Hoops Habit- Is the NBA Shooting Guard Actually Dead?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/30/nba-shooting-guard-actually-dead/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_67463&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Dec 6, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) drives the ball during the first quarter as Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) defends at Toyota Center. ...2014-09-30 15:38:189/30: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Who Has The Most To Gain In Preseason? http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/30/toronto-raptors-gain-preseason/
I don&#8217;t expect this to be a typical training camp for the Toronto Raptors. Rarely, if ever, has the sense of optimism been so high. Rarely has the level of anti**** been so great. Until last season, the Raptors were mired in a playoff drought that dated back to 2008. Even this tim...2014-09-30 11:38:429/26: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Lou Williams And The Benchhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/26/toronto-raptors-lou-williams-bench/
DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry carried huge burdens for the Toronto Raptors last season. DeRozan finished the regular season having played 3,016 minutes, good enough for third most in the league behind only Kevin Durant and Monta Ellis. Kyle Lowry wasn&#039;t far removed at 2,861 minutes, sitting just2014-09-26 11:38:199/26: Hoops Habit- You're The GM: Kemba Walker Or Brandon Jennings?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/26/youre-gm-kemba-walker-brandon-jennings/
Last week&#039;s You&#039;re The GM was somewhat of a surprise, in that DeMar DeRozan won the battle in a landslide over Lance Stephenson. This week, we turn our attention to two point guards who still have a lot to prove in this league. Both have clear strengths and weaknesses, and it would be fair2014-09-26 11:38:199/25: Blue Man Hoop- Re-Drafting the top 10 picks of the 2009 NBA Draft http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/09/25/re-drafting-top-10-picks-2009-nba-draft/
It seems like just yesterday thatStephen Curry was a junior from Davidson University declaring for the 2009 NBA Draft. Known as a prolific shooter who carried his team to the Elite Eight, Curry was selected by the Golden State Warriors, who took a chance on him with the seventhoverall pick. The r...2014-09-25 15:38:589/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/25/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-toronto-raptors/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-25 10:41:159/25: Hoops Habit- Kevin Durant: Why The Philadelphia 76ers Are Biggest Threat To Steal Him In 2016http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/25/kevin-durant-philadelphia-76ers-biggest-threat-steal-2016/
Here&#039;s a thought that might seem outrageous on the surface, but the more you consider it, the more **** plausible it becomes: The Philadelphia 76ers are the favorite to steal Kevin Durant in free agency in the summer of 2016. I can hear the apoplectic chagrin through the Internet ti...2014-09-25 09:38:139/24: HoopsRumors- 2014/15 Expanded Roster Countshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/expanded-roster-counts.html
With training camps set to begin shortly, teams are still shuffling their rosters and players are still being added to fill any remaining spots. It can be difficult to keep track as there tends to be a flurry of activity this time of year as many players will be brought in for a look on [&#8230;]2014-09-24 19:35:449/24: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 3 Thoughts As Training Camp Approaches http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/24/toronto-raptors-3-thoughts-training-camp-approaches/
After what I consider to have been a very successful summer for the Toronto Raptors, the time has finally arrived to start looking ahead to their upcoming season. The last few months have flown by quickly, with plenty of news, notes, trades, and signings to help move the time along. However, it s...2014-09-24 11:38:249/24: Lake Show Life- FanSided Top 50: Kobe Bryant ranked #30, 2nd best SGhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/09/24/fansided-top-50-kobe-bryant-ranked-30-2nd-best-sg/
With the release of the FanSided Top 50 this morning, Lakers fans certainly had to do a double take in order to find Kobe Bryant, who came in at spot #30. There&#039;s obviously a lot of uncertainty surround Bryant, who is coming off an extended break on the sideline. While teammates may think he...2014-09-24 10:38:499/23: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 86: Toronto Raptors Previewhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-podcast-episode-86-toronto-raptors-preview/
In episode 86 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â myself and Matt Smith of thefantasyhoopsinsider.com (@SmanSports), delve into the Toronto Raptors&#8217; fantasy prospects. Matt and I talk about the breakout campaigns from Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan last season and our hopes for Jonas Va2014-09-23 08:39:369/22: Baller Mind Frame- Fantasy Basketball: Top 10 NBA Small Forwards 2014-15http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/09/22/fantasy-basketball-top-10-nba-small-forwards-2014-15/
PG IÂ SG I SF I Here are the top 10 NBA small forwards inÂ Fantasy Basketball for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Rankings are based on projected per-game averages of the standard nine statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, threes made, steals, blocks, field-goal percentage, free-throw perc2014-09-22 16:39:439/22: Pelican Debrief- Tale of the Tape: Toronto Raptors vs. New Orleans Pelicanshttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/09/22/tale-tape-toronto-raptors-vs-new-orleans-pelicans/
While plenty of things can, and probably will, change before the New Orleans Pelicans head to Canada in January to face the Toronto Raptors for the first of two contests in 2015 that doesn&#039;t mean it isn&#039;t too early to look at how the teams match-up. Here is a very early preview for when th2014-09-22 12:38:559/22: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: Ranked 18th in Watchability by USA Todayhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/09/22/toronto-raptors-ranked-18th-watchability-usa-today/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_11800&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Apr 30, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;Toronto Raptors fans in game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Brooklyn 115-113. Manda...2014-09-22 12:37:039/20: Hoops Habit- Dallas Mavericks: Breaking Down Sports Illustrated's Rankingshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/20/dallas-mavericks-breaking-sports-illustrateds-rankings/
Sports Illustrated has taken it upon themselves to rank the top 100 players in the NBA, because who doesn&#039;t like that sort of thing and spark some controversy? Rob Mahoney and Ben Golliver just wrapped up their list, which was topped with LeBron James coming in at No. 1. That surprised no on...2014-09-20 10:37:479/19: Hoops Habit- You're The GM: Lance Stephenson or DeMar DeRozan?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/19/youre-gm-lance-stephenson-demar-derozan/
In last week&#039;s You&#039;re The GM, the first of the new season, Rajon Rondo got the better of Deron Williams. You can view that piece here, and in fact it was a little closer than I thought it would be, although Rondo still won out pretty comfortably. This week, we turn our attentions to two sh2014-09-19 11:38:579/18: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 2014-15 Season Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/18/toronto-raptors-2014-15-season-preview/
The biggest challenge awaiting the Toronto Raptors in the 2014-15 campaign will be topping their success from last season. In 2013-14, the Raptors rebounded from a slow start to capture the Atlantic Division crown, winning a franchise-best 48 games along the way. A major part of that turnaroun...2014-09-18 10:38:129/18: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan Aiming to Prove SI Wronghttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/09/18/toronto-raptors-demar-derozan-aiming-prove-si-wrong/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_11326&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Apr 27, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Man...2014-09-18 08:36:549/16: Blue Man Hoop- Three Warriors in SI's Top 100 NBA players from slots 100-51http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/09/15/three-warriors-sis-top-100-nba-players-slots-100-51/
Because it&#039;s the offseasonand there&#039;s apparently nothing better to do, Sports Illustrated went ahead and did a massive ranking of the top 100 NBA players of 2015. The first half (slots 100-51) wasreleased today, and three Warriors -- Andrew Bogut, David Lee, and Klay Thompson -- found t...2014-09-16 02:38:269/15: Lake Show Life- Predicting the 2016 Rio Olympics Team USA squadhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/09/15/predicting-2016-rio-olympics-team-usa-squad/
The USA basketball program is certainly riding high. After sending their &#34;B&#34; team (or possibly even considered the &#34;C&#34; team) to Spain for the FIBA World Cup, the Americans breezed through the competition, including a romp in the gold medal game against Serbia. Now, with the Ri...2014-09-15 10:38:579/15: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: What I May Think, Part 2http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/15/toronto-raptors-may-think-part-2/
Last week, spurred on by watching some NFL games and wondering why the NBA can&#8217;t be a league of parity like the NFL, I wrote a column on what I thought I knew about the upcoming NBA season. By my (almost certainly flawed) logic, it seemed right that, as a follower and commentator of the Toront2014-09-15 10:38:149/14: Hoops Habit- USA Basketball Wins Gold At 2014 FIBA World Cuphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/14/usa-basketball-wins-gold-2014-fiba-world-cup/
Like almost every other game of the 2014 FIBA World Cup, USA Basketball got off to a slow start in the gold medal game against Serbia on Sunday. And like every other game in the tournament, once Team USA snapped out of their funk and put a string of runs together, it was all over for their opponent.2014-09-14 17:37:459/14: HoopsRumors- Poll: Who Will Win The Atlantic Division?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/poll-will-atlantic-division.html
The 2014/15 NBA regular season doesn&#8217;t officially begin until Tuesday October 28th, when the Spurs raise their Championship banner, and host the rival Mavericks. This is the time of year when most fans can still bask in the warm glow of hope, and every team is still undefeated. It&#8217;s also2014-09-14 12:35:489/12: Purple and Blues- Andrei Kirilenko's Utah Home Burglarizedhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/09/11/andrei-kirilenkos-utah-home-burglarized/
Former Utah Jazz player Andrei Kirilenko and wife MashaLopatova maintain a home in Utah, one they say they intend to retire to when AK-47 retires from basketball. A home that was broken into, evidently, by what Masha described as &#34;amateurs.&#34; But Lopatova said neither she nor her husband ...2014-09-12 02:38:099/11: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Bold Predictions for 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/11/toronto-raptors-5-bold-predictions-2014-15/
One of the most exciting up-and-coming teams in the NBA is the Toronto Raptors, and they are expected to play a key role in the Eastern Conference this year. They have a lot of young talent on the roster, but have also sprinkled in players with experience that will play key roles. Re-signing Kyle Lo2014-09-11 11:37:489/7: Blue Man Hoop- Stephen Curry hits six threes, leads Team USA past Mexico http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/09/06/stephen-curry-hits-six-threes-leads-team-usa-past-mexico/
It may be the offseason, butStephen Curry is still finding ways to put his shooting on full display. Curry made six three-pointers and scored 20 points for Team USA in Saturday&#039;s 86-63 win over Mexico. He and fellow Warrior Klay Thompson, who finished with 15 points, led the Americans in sco...2014-09-07 00:41:299/4: Dunking with Wolves- FIBA World Cup: Team USA dominates Dominican Republichttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/09/04/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-dominates-dominican-republic/
Another day at the FIBA World Cup, another easy victory for Team U.S.A. The United States beat the Dominican Republic to the tune of 106-71 on Wednesday. The Dominicans do not have anyone on the roster that has even played a minute in the NBA, so the game wasn&#039;t ever expected to be much of a...2014-09-04 08:38:279/3: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Knicks, D-League, Lauvergnehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/knicks-league-lauvergne.html
Team USA improved to 4-0 in the FIBA World Cup with a 106-71 victory over the Dominican Republic tonight. Kenneth Faried led the way with 16 points and six rebounds, DeMarcus Cousins added 13 points, and DeMar DeRozan contributed 11. Next up for Team USA is a match-up against the Ukraine this Friday2014-09-03 23:36:019/3: Lake Show Life- FIBA World Cup: Big Second half surges USA past DRhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/09/03/fiba-world-cup-big-second-half-surges-usa-past-dr/
Different game, same result. After a relatively slow by the Americans, Mike Krzyzewski&#039;s squad turned up the defense in the third quarter and waltzed their way to win number four of group play for the FIBA World Cup, winning by a final of 106-71. While the offense seemed to be clicking, t...2014-09-03 17:38:589/3: Hoops Habit- USA Basketball Clinches Top Spot In Group With Win Over Dominican Republichttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/03/usa-basketball/
USA Basketball probably hasn&#039;t brought its A-game yet at the 2014 FIBA World Cup, but against a Dominican Republic team playing without its best player, Coach Mike Krzyzewski&#039;s squad didn&#039;t need it Wednesday. With a 106-71 victory,Team USA remained undefeated in group play and clinche2014-09-03 17:38:179/3: isportsweb.com- Denver Nuggets: 3 reasons why Kenneth Faried will be an All-Star this yearhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/eRJvM5kecf8/
Kenneth Faried has proved his worth to Nuggets nation, but has not been able to show the rest of the world what he can really do. He was stuck on an average team, putting up good numbers but staying out of the spotlight. But this year, Kenneth Faried will make the All-starÂ team. Here is three [&#822014-09-03 14:39:509/1: Hoops Habit- Denver Nuggets: Kenneth Faried Continues To Impress http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/01/denver-nuggets-kenneth-faried-continues-impress/
When training camp for USA Basketball started a couple of months ago, there were questionsif Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried could makethe FIBA World Championship roster. Now, two games into the tournament,Faried is looking like one of Team USA&#039;s best players. Faried led the Americans ...2014-09-01 12:38:348/30: Hardwood Houdini- Team USA Vs. Finland: Previewhttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/08/30/team-usa-vs-finland-preview/
Team USA begins its defense of the FIBA World Cup today against Finland in Pool C play. To say that Team USA is considered the overwhelming favorite is about as useful as declaring a shotgun a better weapon to bring to a knife fight. All 12 of the men on Team USA&#039;s roster should see a good c...2014-08-30 12:38:048/30: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Notable Headlines From 2014 Offseason http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/30/toronto-raptors-5-notable-headlines-2014-offseason/
Introduction With September approaching and the start of the NBA preseason just over a month away, it seems like a good time to reflect on the offseason that was for the Toronto Raptors. Although there is technically some time left before the season begins, I think it is safe to assume that the bul.2014-08-30 09:38:098/29: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Rankings: Top 10 Point Guards in the NBAhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/29/nba-rankings-top-10-point-guards-nba/
The point guard spot is not only the most filled position in the NBA in terms of talent, but it is also the deepest. There are many excellent point guards that barely missed the NBA rankings list like Jrue Holiday, Ty Lawson, Eric Bledsoe, and Jeff Teague. Rajon Rondo and Derrick Rose are on t...2014-08-29 17:37:568/28: Dunking with Wolves- FIBA World Cup primer: Short-handed United States still favoriteshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/08/28/fiba-world-cup-primer-short-handed-united-states-still-favorites/
The FIBA World Cup begins on Saturday with a host of games across all four groups. The United States opens with a Group C match-up against Finland at the end of the day&#039;s activity. Despite the absence of most of the top-fifteen players in the NBA, save for James Harden, Stephen Curry, and...2014-08-28 18:38:408/28: Hardwood Houdini- Team USA Player Profile: DeMar DeRozanhttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/08/28/team-usa-player-profile-demar-derozan/
DeMar DeRozan has come off an all-star performing year for the Toronto Raptors. Since they traded away Rudy Gay to Sacramento, the Raptors relied on DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry,a gamble which paid off in Toronto making a first round playoff spot and finishing third in the Eastern Conference. DeM...2014-08-28 09:38:368/27: Sports Out West- The FIBA favorites: Team USAhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/08/27/the-favorites-team-usa/
Team USA is complete. The 2014 FIBA squad may be the last fully-loaded team to play in international competition because of all the injury risks and demands, so this should be an enjoyable run. First, the last cut of players included: Damian Lillard, Kyle Korver, Chandler Parsons, and Gordon Hayward2014-08-27 08:36:078/26: Sir Charles In Charge- Are the Cleveland Cavaliers a Lock to Win the Eastern Conference?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/26/cleveland-cavaliers-lock-win-eastern-conference/
Now that the Kevin Love trade has officially gone through, is it time to anoint the Cleveland Cavaliers as 2014-15 Eastern Conference champions? The short answer is simply &#34;yes.&#34; Of course, anything is possible. Love, LeBron James or Kyrie Irvingmight suffer an injury and miss the po...2014-08-26 13:38:068/25: Hardwood Houdini- Team USA Player Profile: Derrick Rosehttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/08/25/team-usa-player-profile-derrick-rose/
On a United States team that has lost Paul George to injury and seen the likes of Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge pull out for various reasons - mostly contract related - Derrick Rose is one of the few elite players that remains on the roster. After missing an exhibi...2014-08-25 23:38:128/25: Hoops Habit- Denver Nuggets: Kenneth Faried Officially Makes Team USAhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/25/denver-nuggets-kenneth-faried-officially-makes-team-usa/
The cuts are in for CoachKrzyzewski&#039;s Team USA world championship roster, and as expected, Denver Nuggets star forward Kenneth Faried made the roster with no issues. Faried will be an integral part of the team&#039;s quest for gold in the FIBA World Championship tournament in Spain, and he...2014-08-25 11:38:248/24: Daily Knicks- NBA Atlantic Division Preview: Shake Up At The Tophttp://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2014/08/24/atlantic-division-preview-shake-top/
In a division that had been dominated by the Boston Celtics for the last decade, the past two years have seen two new champions. The 2012-13 season saw a red-hot New York Knicks team completely dominate the division, finishing with the second best record in the entire Eastern Conference. Last season2014-08-24 15:38:038/24: Hoops Habit- DeMar DeRozan: The Stages Of His Rise To Famehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/24/demar-derozan-stages-rise-fame/
Introduction If DeMar DeRozan isn&#039;t already a household name, at least to NBA observers, then he is about to achieve that status in the very near future. In Toronto, the 6&#039;7&#34; shooting guard has always been po**** More to the point, he has been relied upon, virtually since the st...2014-08-24 11:38:158/24: Hardwood Houdini- Team USA: Going Bighttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/08/24/team-usa-going-big/
DeMarcus Cousins, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Andre Drummond, Kenneth Faried, Rudy **** James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Mason Plumlee, Derrick Rose, Klay Thompson. Those are the 12 guys that Team USA will bring to the FIBA world championships at the end of the month. T...2014-08-24 10:38:138/23: Pelican Debrief- Team USA Roster Best Thing for Anthony Davis, Pelicanshttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/08/23/team-usa-roster-best-thing-anthony-davis-pelicans/
At around 1 am ET this morning, theofficial Team USA roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in Spain was announcedand after weeks of speculation it turned out no one could have predicted the exact roster that would surroundDerrick Rose,Stephen CurryandAnthony Davisas the US tries to repeat as World 2014-08-23 19:38:578/23: Sir Charles In Charge- Team USA Basketball: Thoughts On FIBA Roster Selectionhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/23/team-usa-basketball-thoughts-fiba-roster-selection/
Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Team USA Basketball made its final cuts at the wee hours of last night, almost immediately following their 112-86 exhibition win over Puerto Rico. Even though the team didn&#039;t need to narrow its roster down to 12 until Aug. 29, when they take the team fl...2014-08-23 14:37:588/23: ATL All Day- Kyle Korver cut from final Team USA roster http://atlallday.com/2014/08/23/kyle-korver-cut-final-team-usa-roster/
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver made it all the way to the final round of cuts with Team USA, but this morning it was announced that the 6-7 marksman would not be appearing on the final rendition of the team. Three other players received the bad news as well: Gordon Hayward, Damian Lilla...2014-08-23 14:36:568/23: Hoops Habit- USA Basketball: Final Cuts Made, Will Hubris Hurt Them?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/23/usa-basketball-final-cuts-made-will-hubris-hurt/
The USA Basketball squad knows what&#039;s (or who&#039;s) looming in front of them in the FIBA World Cup -- the big, bad Spaniards who are Team USA&#039;s most able foe. It&#039;s smart to consider the competition when building a basketball team, as you can reasonably decipher what positions will b2014-08-23 11:38:298/23: Swarm and Sting- USA Basketball: Roster Cuts http://swarmandsting.com/2014/08/23/usa-basketball-roster-cuts/
The USA men&#039;s basketball team has made their final cuts for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, trimming the roster from 16 to 12. The final players to be cut were Gordon Hayward, Chandler Parsons, Kyle Korver, and Damian Lillard. This leaves the final 12 man roster with Derrick Rose, Kyrie Irv2014-08-23 10:39:168/23: Hoops Habit- Boston Celtics: Changing Of The Guardhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/23/boston-celtics-changing-guard/
It didn&#039;t used to be this way. Once upon a time, impactful shooting guards who could change the complexion of a season or a series walked among the NBA mortals in abundance. Even after Sir Jordan the Great hung up his expensive sneakers in the early 2000s, a plethora of prime time off guards...2014-08-23 10:38:238/23: SOX &amp; Dawgs- Former Huskies Drummond, Gay Make 2014 USA World Cup Teamhttp://soxanddawgs.com/huskies/articles/former-huskies-drummond-gay-make-2014-usa-world-cup-team.html
After beating Puerto Rico 112-86 on Friday night, USA Basketball announced their 12-man roster for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. Amongst the final 12 players are two former UConn Huskies basketball players in Andre Drummond and Rudy **** [....]2014-08-23 09:36:318/23: Sir Charles In Charge- Team USA Basketball Announces Final Roster: Lillard, Parsons Cuthttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/23/team-usa-basketball-announces-final-roster-lillard-parsons-cut/
Team USA Basketball named its final roster for the FIBA World Cup late Friday night, as they prepare to take flight to Spain later today. Among the final cuts were Damian Lillard, Chandler Parsons, Kyle Korver and Gordon Hayward. USA&#039;s final roster consists of three ...2014-08-23 08:37:468/23: Tip of the Tower- DeMar DeRozan Makes Team USA's Final Rosterhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/08/23/demar-derozan-makes-team-usas-final-roster/
After defeating Puerto Rico, 112-86, in an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden, team USA announced its final 12-man roster shortly after on early Saturday morning. Of the 12 players named to team USA, Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan is one of them. Congrats to @DeMar_DeRozan on making t...2014-08-23 06:36:588/23: Golden Gate Sports- Curry, Thompson, Cousins & Gay Make Final 12-Man Roster for Team USAhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/08/22/curry-thompson-make-final-12-man-roster-team-usa/
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors as well as DeMarcus Cousinsand Rudy Gay of the Sacramento Kings have made the final roster for Team USA, the NBA announced Saturday. They will both be on the plane as the team goes to Spain to compete in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. N...2014-08-23 03:38:128/23: Fully Clips- Report: Team USA names 12-man FIBA World Cup rosterhttp://fullyclips.com/2014/08/22/report-team-usa-names-12-man-fiba-world-cup-roster/
In the wee hours of the night, Team USA has revealed the final 12-man roster for the 2014 FIBA World Cup Named as members of the official 2014 USA Basketball World Cup Team were: DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings); Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors); Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans); DeMar .2014-08-23 02:38:578/23: Rip City Project- Damian Lillard cut from Team USA - Roster finalizedhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/08/22/damian-lillard-cut-team-usa-roster-finalized/
Damian Lillard will not be among the players to compete in the 2014 FIBA World Cup for Team USA. He was cut along with Gordon Hayward, Chandler Parsons, and Kyle Korver. The finalized roster for USA Basketball is as follows: [G] Derrick Rose [G] Stephen Curry [G] Kyrie Irving [G] James Harden ...2014-08-23 01:38:448/23: SLC Dunk- FIBA World Cup 2014: Gordon Hayward to be cut from USA Basketball team, reports ESPN's Marc Steinhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/8/22/6058993/fiba-world-cup-2014-usa-basketball-gordon-hayward-utah-jazz-cut-ESPN
The writing was on the wall . . .
ESPN's Marc Stein reports that Utah Jazz max player Gordon Hayward will not be making the USA Basketball team that will play in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain later on this month.
ESPN sources say Utah's Gordon Hayward is the first of four players2014-08-23 00:39:248/22: Rip City Project- Damian Lillard DNP vs. Puerto Rico - USAB status shakyhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/08/22/damian-lillard-dnp-vs-puerto-rico/
Damian Lillard was among the players that did not play in Team USA&#8217;s 112-86 victory over Puerto Rico today. Other Team USA players to receive 0 minutes include DeMar DeRozan, Andre Drummond, and Gordon Hayward&#8212;all potential candidates to be cut in the coming days. This is disappointing, 2014-08-22 23:38:378/22: Sir Charles In Charge- Team USA Basketball: Lillard, Drummond, Hayward Likely Cuts?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/22/team-usa-basketball-lillard-drummond-hayward-likely-cuts/
USA coach MikeKrzyzewski and TeamUSA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo elected to keep the USA squad at 16 until at least Friday night&#039;s final exhibition team in US soil against Puerto Rico. It had previously been reported that a few cuts could come as soon as Thursda...2014-08-22 10:38:128/21: numberFire- Using Analytics to Select Team USAhttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2961/using-analytics-to-select-team-usa
The debate about who makes Team USA for the FIBA World Cup has gone on long enough. We let math settle the score.See More
Rudy **** Lowry
Gordon Hayward
Paul Millsap
Kevin Durant
James Harden
Chandler Parsons
Kenneth Faried
DeMarcus Cousins
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
DeMa2014-08-21 18:36:018/21: SOX &amp; Dawgs- Video: Former Husky Andre Drummond Throws Down One-Handed Alley Oophttp://soxanddawgs.com/huskies/nba-huskies/former-husky-andre-drummond-throws-down-one-handed-alley-oop.html
During last night's Team USA exhibition against the Dominican Republic, former UConn Huskies basketball and current Detroit Pistons player Andre Drummond threw down a one-handed alley oop off a pass from DeMar DeRozan. [....]2014-08-21 12:36:458/21: HoopsRumors- Poll: Best Eastern Team After Cavs, Bulls?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/eastern-after-bulls.html
The Eastern Conference has been the dominion of the Heat for the last four years, but with LeBron James gone, Miami isn&#8217;t favored to make a fifth straight trip to the NBA Finals. LeBron&#8217;s new team, the Cavs, shapes up as the front-runner in the East, though a reasonable argument can be m2014-08-21 10:35:598/20: Sir Charles In Charge- As Team USA Basketball Prepares For DC; Final Cuts Take Center Stagehttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/20/team-usa-basketball-prepares-dc-final-cuts-take-center-stage/
The entire Team USA Basketball staff has quite a decision to make, and it come as soon as Thursday. As the US men&#039;s basketball team prepares to take on the Dominican Republic later today, the impending final cuts could be what takes center stage tonight at Madison Square Garden. Not beca...2014-08-20 11:38:148/20: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Tim Leiweke Rumors A Cause For Concernhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/20/toronto-raptors-tim-leiweke-rumors-cause-concern/
Initially I was going to take this opportunity to discuss the signing of Jordan Hamilton to a reported one-year deal that the Toronto Raptors made official earlier this week. The addition of Hamilton, a 6&#039;7&#34; forward who spent time with the Nuggets and Rockets last season, now brings the...2014-08-20 09:38:068/19: Rip City Project- Stein: USAB Cuts could come Thursday - Damian Lillard at riskhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/08/19/damian-lillard-at-risk-final-usab-cuts-could-come-thursday/
Marc Stein of ESPN reports that the final cuts to the USA basketball team could come as soon as this Thursday. Damian Lillard is one of the players that are on the bubble, after competing very little against Brazil in last Saturday&#8217;s exhibition game: &#8220;Guards Damian Lillard and DeMar DeR.2014-08-19 22:39:188/19: HoopsRumors- Upcoming Rookie Scale Option Decisionshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/upcoming-option-decisions.html
We&#8217;ll be taking in-depth looks at several players eligible for extensions to their rookie scale contracts this fall, but whether to extend isn&#8217;t the only decision that teams face with recent first-round picks. The final two seasons of four-year rookie scale deals are team option years, b2014-08-19 18:36:138/19: Sir Charles In Charge- Team USA Basketball: Finals Cuts To Come Thursday?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/19/team-usa-basketball-finals-cuts-come-thursday/
With the impending FIBA World Cup in Spain on the horizon, Team USA Basketball seems ready to make its final cuts. Ready as in a few days away ready. According to ESPN, those final cuts could come immediately after USA&#039;s exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at Madison Square Ga...2014-08-19 09:38:268/18: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Ranking: Next Season's Top Shooting Guards http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/18/top-10-shooting-guards-nba/
The NBA is filled with terrific shooting guards. Kobe Bryant basically missed the whole year last season due to injury, but he still leads the pack. Because of the quality of two-guards in the league, there were many solid shooting guards that didn&#039;t make the list such as Wesley Matthews...2014-08-18 14:38:428/18: Hoops Habit- Sacramento Kings: Kings Need Rudy Gay In World Cuphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/18/sacramento-kings-kings-need-gay-world-cup/
On Saturday night, Team USA beat Brazil with a final tally of 95-78 in an exhibition game in Chicago. After an MRI on DeMarcus Cousins knee revealed no structural damage, the center sat out of the contest as a precaution - while Sacramento Kings small forwardRudy Gay made a case for inclusion on the2014-08-18 12:38:298/18: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: "What-If" On The Tank?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/18/toronto-raptors-tank/
I used to play a lot of &#8220;what-if&#8221; games with my clients when I was a therapist. It wasn&#8217;t always easy and there was a fair share of angry, bitter moments, but the exercise in itself was beneficial. One thing was certain&#8212;the conversations were a lot easier when things were goo2014-08-18 10:38:348/15: Hoops Habit- DeMar DeRozan: The next Paul Pierce?http://hoopshabit.com/?p=58292
There&#039;s no question that DeMar DeRozan deserves more of the NBA&#039;s spotlight than he&#039;s currently getting. After a terrific 2013-14 campaign that saw DeRozan put up superstar numbers, we have to start wondering what the 25-year-old swingman&#039;s ceiling is. How good can he be? ...2014-08-15 13:38:368/13: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Will Kevin Durant Head East In 2 Years?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/13/toronto-raptors-will-kevin-durant-head-east-2-years/
There is little reason to doubt that the Toronto Raptors will put themselves in the financial position to make an offer to Kevin Durant two years from now. In all likelihood, the NBA&#039;s 29 other teams will also inquire and show at least some level of interest in the reigning MVP. However, ...2014-08-13 11:38:168/11: HoopsRumors- East Notes: Melo, Oden, Knicks, DeRozanhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/notes-knicks-derozan.html
Like most Knicks fans, Carmelo Anthony isn&#8217;t expecting to win it allÂ this season, as Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com writes. Â âI donât expect to win a championship this year,â Anthony said in an article posted on PrimeraHora.com and translated by ESPN Deportes&#8217; Marly Rivera. âTha2014-08-11 21:36:028/11: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Will They Allow Jonas Valanciunas To Be Great?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/11/toronto-raptors-will-allow-jonas-valanciunas-great/
There is something to be said for momentum when trying to develop young players. It may just be a lack of perception, or me trying to make a connection that doesn&#8217;t exist, but when I watch NBA games, and specifically young, raw players with big potential, I see a pattern of use that concern...2014-08-11 11:38:248/11: Tip of the Tower- DeMar DeRozan's Play at Team USA Camp Should Benefit the Toronto Raptorshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/08/11/derozans-play-team-usa-camp-benefit-raptors/
After only three practices and one intra-squad game, there is certainly no shortage of headlines at team USA basketball camp. When names like Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge all withdraw from the team, it raises an eyebrow. But add in Paul George&#039;s gruesome, sea...2014-08-11 09:37:298/9: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors Weekly: DeMar DeRozan On Team USA?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/09/toronto-raptors-weekly-demar-derozan-team-usa/
So much for August being a quiet month in the NBA. Typically after the free agent frenzy in July, news of signings and trades levels off considerably until training camps begin in October. As for the 2014 offseason, it hasn&#039;t exactly fit into this model. The best example would be the Clev...2014-08-09 10:38:328/8: Beale Street Bears- Former Grizzly Rudy Gay replaces Kevin Durant on Team USAhttp://bealestreetbears.com/2014/08/08/rudy-gay-replaces-kevin-durant/
Rudy Gay will fillthe void on Team USA While Kevin Durant has taken himself off of the Team USA roster, former Memphis Grizzly Rudy Gay will take his place. Gay is a very solid replacement for Durant and he can actually do a lot of the things Durantdoes,but is not as potent a scorer. Without Durant.2014-08-08 18:39:248/8: Tip of the Tower- Could Andrew Wiggins End Up with the Toronto Raptors?http://tipofthetower.com/2014/08/08/andrew-wiggins-end-toronto-raptors/
It goes without saying the majority of Canadians would love to see Andrew Wiggins play for the Toronto Raptors. Ever since the superstar in waiting first came onto the scene, we&#039;ve all envisioned him wearing red and white at the ACC. When Wiggins was initially selected first overall by t...2014-08-08 12:37:348/8: Rip City Project- Kevin Durant withdraws from USAB - Damian Lillard affected?http://ripcityproject.com/2014/08/08/kevin-durant-withdraws-from-usab-damian-lillard-affected/
Just three weeks to go until Team USA travels to Spain for the 2014 FIBA World Cup, Kevin Durant has withdrawn from roster consideration. According to Marc Stein of ESPN, Durant will cite mental and physical exhaustion as his reasons for bowing out. Although I cannot officially speak for Durant, thi2014-08-08 09:38:598/7: Hoops Habit- Miami Heat: Predicting Dwyane Wade's 2014-15 Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/07/miami-heat-predicting-dwyane-wades-2014-15-season/
In 2013-14, Dwayne Wade posted one of the worst seasons of his career. His Player Efficiency Rating (PER) was the third worst of his career at 22.0, his win shares the second lowest at 5.5 and the scoring per game the second worst at 19 points. Then again, maybe that shouldn&#8217;t be much of a ...2014-08-07 09:38:278/7: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Eastern Conference Preview: A Look at the Toronto Raptorshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/08/07/toronto-raptors-preview/
Sizing up the 2014-15 Eastern Conference&#039;s Potential Who is the favourite to win the Eastern Conference next season? Many experts can&#039;t answer this question. Where do the Toronto Raptors fit into everything? It&#039;s hard to answer thisquestion, too. Everybody has a chance. Well...2014-08-07 07:37:488/6: Sports Out West- Power Rankings: Eastern Conference Top Teamshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/08/06/power-rankings-eastern-conference-top-teams/
The Eastern Conference was the central hub for NBA offseason news. Most of the shock came from Cleveland, Ohio, but there was still plenty of excitement elsewhere. And lastly, get well soon, Paul George. The biggest shocker for NBA fans? The Eastern Conference is still the &#8220;least&#8221; confer2014-08-06 13:36:238/5: ATL All Day- Kyle Korver still impressing with USA basketball national teamhttp://atlallday.com/2014/08/05/kyle-korver-still-impressing-usa-basketball-national-team/
While teammate Paul Millsapwas one of several players cut earlier this week, Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver is still with the team, and--according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution--making that presence known: Coach K says Kyle Korver is in contention to make roster. .2014-08-05 15:37:208/4: numberFire- Who Should Replace Paul George on Team USA?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2818/who-should-replace-paul-george-on-team-usa
Team USA has a big hole to fill with Paul George out. Who should they fill it with?See More
Marc Gasol
Gordon Hayward
Paul Millsap
Kevin Durant
James Harden
Chandler Parsons
DeMarcus Cousins
Pau Gasol
Klay Thompson
DeMar DeRozan
Paul George
Kyle Korver
Bradley Beal
Anthony2014-08-04 15:36:158/4: Hoops Habit- Denver Nuggets: Should Kenneth Faried Play For Team USA?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/04/denver-nuggets-kenneth-faried-play-team-usa/
Every lastNBA general manager probably wanted to pull his players from international competition after watching Pacers&#039; forward Paul George destroy his leg in the USA Basketball scrimmage last Friday, and it&#039;s no different for Nuggets GM Tim Connelly when he&#039;s watching Kenneth Faried 2014-08-04 11:38:318/4: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Can Kyle Lowry Take Another Step?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/04/toronto-raptors-can-kyle-lowry-take-another-step/
Last week I raised the question of how the Toronto Raptors were going to improve this upcoming NBA season. Considering they did not make a splash in free agency, any leap would have to come from one of Toronto&#8217;s existing young players. Fortunately, the roster has no shortage of those. I alread2014-08-04 10:38:388/3: Tip of the Tower- This Week in the World of Toronto Sportshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/08/03/week-toronto-sports/
I&#039;ll admit it: at Tip of the Tower, we love to toss opinions out there on anything and everything related to Toronto sports, but we&#039;re not the only ones covering this important topic. Here are some of the best Toronto sports stories from elsewhere on the Internet over the past week....2014-08-03 14:37:238/3: Tip of the Tower- This Week in Toronto Sportshttp://tipofthetower.com/?p=6617
I&#039;ll admit it: at Tip of the Tower, we love to toss opinions out there, but we&#039;re not the only ones covering the world of Toronto sports. Here are some of the best Toronto sports stories from elsewhere on the Internet over the past week. Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs fans will be happy to ...2014-08-03 11:37:288/2: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz have ball handlers like Trey Burke, Gordon Hayward, and Dante Exum; but any finishers? The Downbeat #1422http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2014/8/2/5963589/utah-jazz-trey-burke-gordon-hayward-dante-exum-karl-malone-downbeat-1422
How our Jazzmen did last night, ball handlers, finishers, and an off-season NBA quiz.
Last night some great things happened and some horrible things happened -- all in the same inter-squad, training camp scrimmage for the USA Men's Basketball squad. Let's not focus on the bad here. (Ther2014-08-02 23:39:558/2: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: A Lock To Repeat As Division Champs?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/02/toronto-raptors-lock-repeat-division-champs/
While the general perception exists that Toronto is predominantly a hockey market because of the beloved Maple Leafs, it is not far-fetched to say that the Toronto Raptors have a real shot at being the hottest ticket in town next season. Signs were already pointing in this direction during the NB...2014-08-02 09:38:228/2: Tip of the Tower- How Does the Paul George Leg Injury Affect the Toronto Raptors?http://tipofthetower.com/2014/08/02/paul-george-leg-injury-affect-toronto-raptors/
It was horrific. During Team USA&#039;s scrimmage on Friday night, Paul George attempted to block a James Harden dunk. His right leg was fully extended as he flew through the air. When he landed, his leg jammed against the stanchion and his knee crumpled. The gruesome video is hereat the Toronto ...2014-08-02 07:37:338/2: Rip City Project- Paul George injury: Reactions, effect on NBA & USABhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/08/02/paul-george-injury-usa-basketball/
I can&#8217;t express how much I was enjoying watching NBA stars duke it out on the hardwood during Team USA&#8217;s showcase in Las Vegas. It&#8217;s been too long since the NBA season ended, and I was loving the extra basketball&#8230; until Paul George got hurt, that is. The video of the inju...2014-08-02 06:38:288/1: SLC Dunk- FIBA World Cup 2014: USA Basketball Showcase Roster, Time, and Game Threadhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/8/1/5961035/fiba-world-cup-2014-usa-basketball-showcase-roster-time-and-game
I am sure you're going to want to watch this . . . 7 PM MT, on ESPN!
Tonight USA Basketball will finish their camp in Las Vegas with a televised game. It's going to be at 7 pm MT, on ESPN. It's the Whites against the Blues. And honestly, I don't know if these teams are fair.
Check it.
2014-08-01 19:39:418/1: ATL All Day- Paul Millsap and Kyle Korver square off in USA Basketball Showcasehttp://atlallday.com/2014/08/01/paul-millsap-kyle-korver-atlanta-hawks-usa-basketball/
The Atlanta Hawks are prominently represented during workouts for the USA Men&#039;s Basketball Team as they whittle down the roster to a 12-man group for the upcoming World Cup, as Paul Millsap and Kyle Korver have both been parti**** in an effort to try to make the club. On Friday evening, the2014-08-01 09:37:387/31: isportsweb.com- Will Andre Drummond make the Team USA roster?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/OnscgqUUQTY/
Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons was invited to training camp with Team USA where the roster for the 2014 FIBA World Cup will start to take shape. Itâs a privilege in itself just to be invited, but Drummond wants to prove he deserves to be on the team. The recently rebranded 2014 FIBA World [2014-07-31 19:40:137/31: Rip City Project- Damian Lillard's Outlook & Odds of Making Team USAhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/07/31/damian-lillard-outlook-odds-making-team-usa/
Damian Lillard continues to fight for a coveted spot on the Team USA roster among some of the best players the world has to offer. Stephen Curry, Derrick Rose, John Wall, and Kyrie Irving are also vying for the point guard position. There will almost certainly only be three as they prepare for the 22014-07-31 07:39:077/29: We Talk Fantasy Sports- NBA Top 10 Shooting Guards To Watch For Next Seasonhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/07/NBA-Fantasy-Basketball-SG.html
We are about two and a half months away from the start of the 2014 â 2015 season and weâve already seen major changes during the summer offseason. The NBA will definitely look different next season. Itâs an ideal time to start exploring some fantasy facts about the 2014 â 2015 fantasy season2014-07-29 21:36:027/29: Hoops Habit- Damian Lillard: Team USA Day 1 Noteshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/29/damian-lillard-team-usa-day-1-notes/
While the bigs are dropping from Team USA left and right -- both LaMarcus Aldridge and Kevin Love recently bowed out -- the point guards have the highest level of competition to earn their spot. Portland&#039;s own Damian Lillard is one of these top-tier lead guards looking to make an impact in Las 2014-07-29 11:39:167/29: Hack-A-Shaq- Game-Time Chat: Lakers @ Raptorshttp://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/01/game-time-chat-lakers-raptors.html
Not the latest Raptors court, I knowSo, now that we're past Nick Young's suspension and that satisfying, but not really, win over the Celtics on Friday night, we get to move on to the Toronto Raptors who are simply on fire. At first glance, their 20-18 record seems thoroughly unimpressive, especial2014-07-29 10:41:057/29: Golden Gate Sports- Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson: Team USA Updatehttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/07/29/stephen-curry-and-klay-thompson-team-usa-update/
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Splash Brothers, are currently fighting for a spot on the USA Basketball Men&#039;s National Team roster that will compete in the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball. Training camp for the team started on Monday in Las Vegas. Both Golden State Warriors&#039; gua...2014-07-29 10:38:547/28: Purple and Blues- Photos from day one of USA Basketball camphttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/07/28/photos-day-one-usa-basketball-camp/
The week long camp for the USA Men&#039;s National Team got underway on Monday, and some photos came out on Twitter to show some of the things happening in Las Vegas. Below, you can see some of those pictures, including one of Gordon Hayward, and new Utah Jazz head coach, Quin Snyder. Before the...2014-07-28 23:39:167/28: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: With A Similar Cast, How Big Will Terrence Ross Be?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/28/toronto-raptors-similar-cast-big-will-terrence-ross/
I spent much of the latter part of the NBA season saying how telling it would be if Raptors GM Masai Ujiri put a priority on signing his own free agents instead of trying to chase a more splashy name. If he really felt comfortable with the direction of the franchise and the foundation that has been 2014-07-28 11:40:127/28: Purple and Blues- USA Basketball Camp Begins Todayhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/07/28/usa-basketball-camp-begins-today/
The USA Men&#039;s National Team tryouts will begin today with a week long camp in Las Vegas. The camp will feature players from all around the NBA, including the Utah Jazz&#039;s swingman, Gordon Hayward. Hayward will have to battle with 19 other players attempting to make the roster, as the fie...2014-07-28 10:40:597/28: Tip of the Tower- Remembering 20 Seasons of Toronto Raptors Basketballhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/07/28/remembering-20-seasons-toronto-raptors-basketball/
As the 20thanniversary of the Toronto Raptor franchise approaches, it is always interesting to look back at some of the best players and moments in the team&#039;s history. Although they are not the most prominent of teams, the Raptors have had their fair share of great players, who through the year2014-07-28 06:37:217/27: Dairyland Express- Report: Milwaukee Bucks Among Contenders To Add Gary Payton To Staffhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/07/27/report-milwaukee-bucks-among-contenders-add-gary-payton-staff/
According to a report, Hall of Famer Gary Payton is looking for an assistant coaching gig in the NBA and is a candidate for jobs on the staffs of a pair of new coaches. Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd is said to be interested in adding Payton, a fellow Bay Area, California, native, to his staff ...2014-07-27 13:39:437/26: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Projecting The 2014-15 Starting Lineuphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/26/toronto-raptors-projecting-2014-15-starting-lineup/
The Toronto Raptors&#039; success in 2013-14 has been well documented. They established a new franchise record by winning 48 games. Furthermore, they won the Atlantic Division title and, along with the Chicago Bulls, finished with the third-best win-loss record in the Eastern Conference, behind t...2014-07-26 09:38:017/25: Hoops Habit- Sacramento Kings: Omri Casspi Returning?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/25/sacramento-kings-omri-casspi-returning/
The Sacramento Kings have puzzled many experts with their off-season decisions. The front office have certainly taken a unique approach to team building, yet they remain adamant that there is a plan behind it all. Judging by a rumor reported around the NBA in the past few days, the Kings could be ab2014-07-25 11:38:197/25: Rip City Project- Damian Lillard could set sights on shooting guard for Team USAhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/07/25/damian-lillard-set-sights-shooting-guard-team-usa/
Washington Wizards all-star point guard, John Wall, has accepted his invitation to parti**** in the USA Basketball training camp in Las Vegas next week. His addition to the Team USA hopefuls brings the number of parti**** to an even 20&#8212;five of which play the point guard position. Stephen 2014-07-25 09:38:497/25: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Analysis: Win Shares and the Eastern Conferencehttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/07/25/toronto-raptors-analysis-win-shares-eastern-conference/
By last season&#039;s end, the Toronto Raptors had much to celebrate. Despite the gut-wrenching loss to the Nets, the Raptors certainly surpassed even the most optimistic pre-season expectations. Great chemistry? Check. Strong leadership by star players?Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozanfit that bil...2014-07-25 07:37:077/24: Wiz of Awes- USA Basketball: John Wall Will Be Included In Team USA Camp After Allhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/07/24/usa-basketball-john-wall-will-included-team-usa-camp/
After being left off the original USA Basketball pool, it appears as if John Wall will be included in the camp starting Monday after all. https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/492430291097890816 John Wall wasn&#039;t included in a list of players which featured young guards Damian Lillard a...2014-07-24 18:39:257/22: Hoops Habit- Will DeMar DeRozan Take The Next Step In 2014?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/22/will-demar-derozan-take-next-step-2014/
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Lnace Stephenson is a very controversial player in the league. Did Charlotte do the right thing by signing him?See More
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Earlier this week, rumors began to swirl that the Miami Heat and Kyle Lowry might have mutual interest in bringing the point guard aboard next season. To say the least, this ignited conversation surrounding the Toronto Raptors after what had been a very quiet start to the month. The suggestion...2014-06-21 10:37:596/20: Hoops Habit- 2014 NBA All-Underrated Teamhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/20/2014-nba-underrated-team/
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Guaranteed Contracts DeMar DeRozan ($9,500,000) Landry Fields ($6,250,000) Chuck Hayes ($5,958,750) Steve Novak ($3,445,947) Jonas Valanciunas ($3,678,360) Terrence Ross ($2,793,960) (Marcus CambyÂ $646,609)* Options None Non-Guaranteed Contracts John Salmons ($7,000,000; guaranteed for $1,000,000)*2014-05-27 00:35:535/26: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: No News Is Good Newshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/26/toronto-raptors-news-good-news/
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Welcome to the first annual edition of the Tracy McGrady awards, which hand out a completely non-existent trophy to the player who performed best despite his team getting knocked out of the NBA playoffs earlier than they&#039;d like. Every player from the 12 teams who have been eliminated are eligib2014-05-17 09:37:185/15: Hardwood Houdini- NBA Draft Rumors: Boston Celtics Will Interview Dante Exum And Marcus Smarthttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/05/15/nba-draft-rumors-boston-celtics-will-interview-dante-exum-marcus-smart/
In this morning&#039;s Boston Celtics Daily Dish, I shared a link from Jay King over at Masslive.com regarding a rumor surrounding the Boston Celtics. Seems that the Celtics&#039; brass is really enamored with Australian combo guard Dante Exum, and plan on interviewing both him and point guard Ma...2014-05-15 16:39:055/15: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Analysis Of Jonas Valanciunas Reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/15/toronto-raptors-analysis-jonas-valanciunas-review/
So Monday was apparently Raptors Day in Toronto. Wow. You don&#8217;t hear a lot of city-wide commemorations for a pro sports team that just lost in the first round of the playoffs. Of course this is also coming on the heels of a thank you video that the team made for the fans after a raucous and bo2014-05-15 12:37:195/12: Hickory-High- Brooklynâ€™s Knight in Shining Armorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/_QC13PT-ZME/
Before the 2013-14 season began, fans were still reelin [&#8230;]2014-05-12 11:35:085/10: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Inexpensive Free Agents To Target For 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/10/toronto-raptors-5-inexpensive-free-agents-target-2014-15/
One thing for certain is that the Toronto Raptors are going to have to spend a lot of money in the upcoming free agency period if they hope to keep their core group of players together. Starters DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valanciunas, Terrence Ross, and Amir Johnson are all under contract for next seas...2014-05-10 14:37:175/9: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Mock Draft 1.0http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/hoops-rumors-draft.html
Weâre only a month and a half from the much-anti**** 2014 NBA draft, to be held on June 26th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Weâre also less than two weeks from the May 20th draft lottery, which will determine the fate of a handful of teams that sure seemed to be jockeying for position [&2014-05-09 11:35:465/8: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Lasting Memories In Game 7http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/08/toronto-raptors-lasting-memories-game-7/
It wasn&#8217;t fun to watch an incredibly excited Toronto Raptors team and home crowd come up short in their Game 7 battle with the Brooklyn Nets. It would have been amazing to see that comeback culminate in a buzzer beater to send that insane crowd into a Canadian frenzy. It would have been unbeli2014-05-08 12:37:335/7: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 2013-14 Offseason To-Do List http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/07/toronto-raptors-2013-14-offseason-list/
The first order of business that I would have prescribed for the Toronto Raptors this offseason has already been completed. On Tuesday, less than 48 hours after a heartbreaking exit from the playoffs, president and general manager Masai Ujiri announced that Dwane Casey will return as head coach. ...2014-05-07 11:37:405/6: Tip of the Tower- Video: Toronto Raptors Thank Fans for Their Supporthttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/05/06/video-toronto-raptors-thank-fans-support/
The Toronto Raptors released a YouTube video featuring their players sending a message of thanks to the Raptors fans for their support over the season, many calling them the best fans in the NBA. And telling them to be back next year to continue to support them. Jonas Valanciunas, Patrick Patterso..2014-05-06 22:36:505/6: Tip of the Tower- Masai Ujiri and Dwane Casey Discuss Keeping Toronto Raptors Core Togetherhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/05/06/masai-ujiri-dwane-casey-discuss-plans-going-foward/
Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Raptors&#039; GM Masai Ujiri and head coach Dwane Casey, who just recently agreed to a 3-year contract extension with the franchise, both met with the media to discuss the past season and their future plans going forward with the franchise. The main points of discussion in2014-05-06 18:36:545/6: HoopsRumors- Poll: Which Game 7 Loser Will Advance In 2015?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/which-loser-advance.html
A thrilling weekend of Game 7&#8242;s has given way to exit interviews and thoughts about the future for the five teams that lost deciding games in the first round of the playoffs. Some of those teams, like the Hawks and Mavs, can take encouragement that a seven-game series means they&#8217;re farth2014-05-06 10:35:575/6: Tip of the Tower- Free Agent Kyle Lowry Points to Situation, Winning, Culture, Franchise among Key Signing Factorshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/05/05/kyle-lowry/
Kyle Lowry, becomes a free agent as of Monday, May 4th, following the Toronto Raptors elimination from the playoffs at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets in game 7. The most important issue that Raptors&#039; GM Masai Ujiri faces in this upcoming offseason, is resigning the 28 year old point guard, who 2014-05-06 00:37:055/6: Hoop Files- 2nd Round Preview: Miami vs. Brooklynhttp://hoopfiles.com/nba/2014/05/2nd-round-preview-miami-vs-brooklyn/
The Nets barely survived their first round series against the upstart Raptors, who unleashed a rabid fan base that has been waiting years for a good team. Brooklyn could have very, very easily lost the series, and not just because Game 7 came down to the final shot. Torontoâs DeMar DeRozan came ou2014-05-06 00:36:225/5: The Hoops Manifesto- No Futurehttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/no-future-2.html
(Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports) By all accounts the 2013/14 Toronto Raptors campaign was a smashing success. Â This team wasn&#8217;t supposed to be this good, especially after shipping Rudy Gay out of town, who some people considered their best player (but we&#8217;re smarter than that, right?)2014-05-05 19:35:145/5: Tip of the Tower- Jonas Valanciunas Focused on This Summer, Working Out with Hakeem Olajuwonhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/05/05/jonas-valanciunas-focused-summer-working-hakeem-olajuwon/
The Toronto Raptors players met with the media for the final time this season during locker clean out day. With the devastating game 7 loss behind them, the players look to the future, with bigger and better things on the horizon. First, Raptors 21 year old sophomore center, Jonas Valanciunas ref...2014-05-05 18:36:575/5: The Smoking Cuban- Rumor: Toronto Raptors Want Vince Carter?http://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/05/05/rumor-toronto-raptors-want-vince-carter/
The Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors both saw their seasons end Sunday. Now the focus for both teams will be on the 2014-2015 season. Reports are surfacing that the Raptors are interested in bringing back &#34;Air Canada&#34;. From ESPN.com Word is that the Raptors have been kicking aro...2014-05-05 12:38:355/5: HoopsRumors- Raptors Notes: Lowry, Casey, Pattersonhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/raptors-casey-patterson.html
Kyle Lowry made his affection for the Raptors clear today in speaking to reporters, including Michael Grange of SportsNet, saying, &#8220;I love this situation, it&#8217;s as simple as that.&#8221;Â That&#8217;s as definitive a statement as the soon-to-be free agent has made about Toronto, in Grange2014-05-05 12:35:485/5: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 5-5-14: Great 1st Round ... What's Next?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/05/daily-nba-fix-5-5-14-great-1st-round-whats-next/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Monday, May 5, the morning after the NBA wrapped up what was likely its best first round ever. There were 50 games in all played in the first round, with road teams going a remarkable 24-26. Of those 50 games, 19 were decided by four points or less and eight games...2014-05-05 11:37:325/5: Sports Injury Alert- Raptors' DeMar DeRozan was battling the flu during Game 7http://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/05/raptors-demar-derozan-was-battling-flu.html
Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan was suffering from the flu during yesterday's 104-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, according to TSN.ca. Coach Dwane Casey revealed DeRozan's condition following the game.The Raptors fought to the last second in yesterday's thrilling game seven against the N2014-05-05 07:36:325/5: Tip of the Tower- Raptors Dwane Casey: This playoff run is nothing but positive for these young menhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/05/04/raptors-dwane-casey-playoff-run-nothing-positive-young-men/
Game 7, the Toronto Raptors season, and playoff run came down to one possession once again--like it had 13 years ago in the 2001 Eastern Conference semifinals. Down 104-103 to the Brooklyn Nets at the thrilling end of the game, the final possession went to the Raptors, resulting in a drive to the ba2014-05-05 01:36:535/4: numberFire- Can the Raptors Beat the More Experienced and Expensive Nets?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2110/can-the-raptors-beat-the-more-experienced-and-expensive-nets
Will the Raptors be able to overcome their youth and smaller price tag or will the Nets close the Canadian border for these Playoffs?See More
Greivis Vasquez
Kyle Lowry
Patrick Patterson
DeMar DeRozan
Amir Johnson
Jonas Valanciunas
Deron Williams
Kevin Garnett
Paul Pierce
Shaun L2014-05-04 12:35:455/4: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup â€“ May 4http://www.xnsports.com/2014/05/04/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-may-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-may-4
Igor Derysh identifies the top daily fantasy basketball value plays to give you more spending flexibility when building your DraftStreet lineup.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup â May 4 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-05-04 12:35:435/4: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Deron Williams Will Decide Outcomehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/04/toronto-raptors-deron-williams-will-decide-outcome/
If an aggressive Deron Williams is as much a harbinger of success in this series as he appears to be, then it seems obvious that he will be going all out in Game 7. The stakes are high; there is no way that when this team was being constructed, albeit haphazardly, the forecast was going to be a diff2014-05-04 11:37:105/3: Hoops Habit- NBA Playoffs 2014: 1st Round Is As Legendary As It Seemshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/03/nba-playoffs-2014-1st-round-legendary-seems/
There are times in which the gravity of a situation is overstated. There are equally as many times that it&#039;s under-appreciated. The harsh reality is, there&#039;s a thin line between prisoners of the moment and objective observers. This has long resulted in the need to step back and temporar...2014-05-03 13:37:115/3: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 5-3-14: A Very Sudden Death For Houston Rocketshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/03/daily-nba-fix-5-3-14-sudden-death-houston-rockets/
Welcome to the NBA Daily Fix for Saturday, May 3, the morning after the Houston Rockets were gut-punched out of the 2014 NBA Playoffs. The Rockets took a 96-94 lead on Chandler Parsons&#8217; reverse layup and were less than a second&#8212;0.9 seconds, to be precise&#8212;away from playing in wha...2014-05-03 12:37:255/3: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Predictions For Game 7http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/03/toronto-raptors-5-predictions-game-7/
Prior to Game 6 between the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets, I was asked if I had a gut feeling about the outcome. My immediate response, which I think is what defines a gut feeling, was to say that it was a tough call because there were so many factors to consider. For one thing, the sc...2014-05-03 11:37:215/3: Tip of the Tower- Brooklyn Nets Desperation and Defense on Lowry Help Force Game 7 against Toronto Raptorshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/05/03/brooklyn-nets-desperation-defense-lowry-help-force-game-7-toronto-raptors/
The overall of Game 6 appeared to be a near mirror image of Game 5, except this time like a mirror, the reflection of the Toronto Raptors was performed by the Brooklyn Nets. Jumping out to an early lead at the start of the game, the Nets never looked back, leading nearly the entire game--save for a 2014-05-03 00:36:485/2: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Series tied: Blatche guaranteed it and the Nets deliveredhttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/2014/05/series-tied-blatche-guaranteed-it-and-the-nets-delivered/
After his awful mistake to blow Game 5, Andray Blatche guaranteed that the Brooklyn Nets would win Game 6 and behind a dominant first half, the Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 97-83 to tie the series at 3-3 at the Barclays Center on Friday night. Before the game Jason Kidd said that he was keeping [&#2014-05-02 22:36:235/2: numberFire- Tonight's NBA Elimination Games: Who Survives to Play Another Day?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2104/tonight-s-nba-elimination-games-who-survives-to-play-another-day
With the Nets, Mavs, and Rockets all on the brink of elimination tonight, we take a look at who has the best chance of seeing Game 7.See More
Tim Duncan
Manu Ginobili
Tony Parker
Kyle Lowry
Dirk Nowitzki
James Harden
LaMarcus Aldridge
Vince Carter
Jeremy Lin
DeMar DeRozan
Kevin 2014-05-02 18:35:585/2: Hardwood Houdini- Boston Celtics Take Dante Exum With First Pick In ESPN Mock Drafthttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/05/02/boston-celtics-take-dante-exum-first-pick-espn-mock-draft/
All season long, I have been focusing on the Boston Celtics&#039; need in the frontcourt. Lacking size and a true rim protector, the Celtics would seemingly have their eyes on a big man, such as Joel Embiid of the University of Kansas, or Indiana&#039;s Noah Vonleh. According to ESPN Analyst Jeff...2014-05-02 17:37:055/2: Purple and Blues- NBA Playoffs: Friday Previewhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/05/02/nba-playoffs-friday-preview-2/
After another great night in the first round of the NBA Playoffs last night, we gear up for another great night tonight. Three more games to watch tonight, and all three games are a win or go home type game. To find out all the tip time&#039;s and TV information, plus a game preview, check it all ou2014-05-02 09:37:155/1: All U Can Heat- Miami Heat Playoff Preview - Toronto Raptors or Brooklyn Nets? http://allucanheat.com/?p=9039
The Miami Heat were able to complete the four-game sweep of the Charlotte Bobcats in the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday night. Although the series was a sweep, Miami was tested by the young and upstart Bobcats squad who made the playoffs for the first time since the 2009-2010 season. The 2014-05-01 16:38:555/1: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 5-1-14: How to Survive Game 5http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/01/daily-nba-fix-5-1-14-survive-game-5/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Thursday, May 1st. They say home is where the heart is and apparently the wins are there as well. The Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors all held serve at home and will all change locales for their respective Game 6&#039;s. James Harden continued 2014-05-01 11:37:364/30: Purple and Blues- NBA Playoffs: Wednesday Previewhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/04/30/nba-playoffs-wednesday-preview-2/
There are three games tonight in the NBA Playoffs and one of those games could potentially be over after tonight. Check out game previews for all three match ups below.Previews courtesy of Sports Illustrated. Dallas Mavericks @ San Antonio Spurs Tip Off @ 5:00 p.m. MST TV: TNT Series tie...2014-04-30 09:37:324/30: Hoops Habit- Terrence Ross: The Sophomore's Time To Shinehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/30/terrence-ross-sophomores-time-shine/
INTRODUCTION The Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets were both perceived to have advantages that could influence the outcome of their first-round series. While at polar opposites of the spectrum, those advantages have been a factor to some extent and offer insight into why these teams are tied a...2014-04-30 09:37:184/29: Hoops Habit- Kyrie Irving: Season in Reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/29/kyrie-irving-season-review/
On Feb. 24, 2011, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a trade that would drastically change the future of the franchise. Sending Mo Williams and Jamario Moon to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Cavaliers willing took on the bloated contract of Baron Davis. With Davis still being owed $28 million, and with two2014-04-29 11:37:114/29: The Hoops Manifesto- The East&#8217;s Only Beasthttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/the-easts-only-beast.html
(Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports) &#160; It seems foolish now, only a few weeks after the fact. Â But it&#8217;s true, it&#8217;s true &#8211; there was legitimate doubt as to who would emerge from the NBA&#8217;s Eastern Conference and make it to the NBA Finals just a few short weeks ago. Â That do2014-04-29 10:35:144/27: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Nets blow an impressive comeback to lose Game 4 to the Raptorshttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/2014/04/nets-blow-an-impressive-comeback-to-lose-game-4-to-the-raptors/
After a big victory in Game 3 it looked like the Brooklyn Nets were poised to take a commanding lead in their series against the Toronto Raptors, but instead they came out flat right to start the game and ran out of gas after they overcame a 17-point deficit to lose 87-79 at the Barclays [&#8230;]2014-04-27 23:36:404/27: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Nets hold off the Raptors to take a 2-1 series leadhttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/2014/04/nets-hold-off-the-raptors-to-take-a-2-1-series-lead/
The Brooklyn Nets nearly blew a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter, but held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 102-98 to take a 2-1 series lead at the Barclays Center on Friday night. &#8220;The fourth quarter was our worst quarter,&#8221; Deron Williams said. &#8220;We have to extend teams and put pe2014-04-27 15:36:114/27: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Desperate Measures Neededhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/27/toronto-raptors-desperate-measures-needed/
I think that a measure of brevity is necessary in this playoff write-up. I&#8217;m simply not in the mood to rehash the very strong feeling that I had before this series about how everything would play out. The whole series has been a predictable exercise in nerves, inexperience, and one-dimensional2014-04-27 10:37:234/26: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Reasons For Optimism Despite Losing Game 3http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/26/toronto-raptors-reasons-optimism-despite-losing-game-3/
There is no denying that the Toronto Raptors were beaten fair and square by the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night at the Barclays Center. However, I wouldn&#039;t say the 102-98 result played out in a straight-forward manner and it certainly left the door open for the Raptors to feel good about their...2014-04-26 13:37:134/26: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-26-14: Rockets Rescued By ... Troy Daniels???http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/26/daily-nba-fix-4-26-14-rockets-rescued-troy-daniels/
Welcome to your Daily NBA Fix for Saturday, April 26, the morning after a Houston Rockets rookie named Troy Daniels defied conventional NBA wisdom. Daniels was an undrafted free agent out of VCU and played for the Charlotte Bobcats during the NBA Summer League last year. He signed with the Bobcat...2014-04-26 08:37:224/25: numberFire- Who Has Control of the Raptors-Nets Series?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2070/who-has-control-of-the-raptors-nets-series
In a pivotal Game 3, which team can make the necessary adjustments and come out on top?See More
Terrence Ross
Greivis Vasquez
Kyle Lowry
Landry Fields
Kyle Lowry
DeMar DeRozan
Andray Blatche
Jonas Valanciunas
Mason Plumlee
Andrei Kirilenko
Shaun Livingston
Paul Pierce
Deron 2014-04-25 16:35:484/25: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Friday 4/25/14https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2069/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-friday-4-25-14
Should you fade LaMarcus Aldridge tonight in daily fantasy basketball?See More
LaMarcus Aldridge
Wesley Matthews
Chandler Parsons
DeMar DeRozan
Amir Johnson
John Wall
2014-04-25 15:35:514/25: Purple and Blues- NBA Playoffs: Friday Previewhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/04/25/nba-playoffs-friday-preview/
Three more games in the NBA Playoffs on Friday night. We&#039;ve got a preview for all three match ups below.Previews courtesy of Sports Illustrated. Toronto Raptors @ Brooklyn Nets(SI Link) Tip Off @ 5:00 p.m. MST Series tied 1-1 If Dwane Casey has any concerns coming to Brooklyn, they ...2014-04-25 08:37:294/25: Tip of the Tower- Kevin Garnett: "I don't know if you can say F Brooklyn and then come into Brooklyn"http://tipofthetower.com/2014/04/25/kevin-garnett-dont-know-can-say-f-brooklyn-come-brooklyn/
Never short when it comes to comments, Brooklyn Nets&#039; power forward Kevin Garnett provided the most notable soundbite following the team&#039;s 100-95 Game 2 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, and perfectly set up the scenario as the tied series headed to Brooklyn for games 3 and 4. Referr2014-04-25 01:36:484/25: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors 'everybody against us' mentality on the road vs Brooklyn Netshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/04/25/toronto-raptors-everybody-us-mentality-road-brooklyn/
With the series split 1 game a piece, the Toronto Raptors are now in Brooklyn ready to play game 3 on the road against the Nets on Friday. Raptors had the 9th-best road record in the NBA this season, 22-19, and hopes that previous success can help them in their upcoming two games. While it will be n2014-04-25 00:37:004/24: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Big Game 2 Win, But Pessimism Persistshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/24/toronto-raptors-big-game-2-win-pessimism-persists/
If I knew, after a jittery Game 1 from the Toronto Raptors, that Landry Fields was going to play a reasonably prominent role in Game 2, I would have said that there was desperation in the air and dim prospects, to say the least, for the remainder of the series with the Brooklyn Nets. Surprise&#33; W2014-04-24 10:37:314/23: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-23-14: We're All (Almost) Evenhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/23/daily-nba-fix-4-23-14/
Daily NBA Fix 3-23-14: Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Wednesday, April 23, the morning after we watched (almost) every series that has played two games result in a 1-1 tie&#33; In Banker&#039;s Life Fieldhouse, the Indiana Pacers looked like a real basketball team for the first time in weeks, e...2014-04-23 16:37:504/23: Tip of the Tower- Kyle Lowry Finishes 6th, DeMar DeRozan 8th in NBA Most Improved Award Votinghttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/04/23/kyle-lowry-finishes-6th-demar-derozan-8th-nba-improved-award-voting/
2013-2014 was a historical season for the Toronto Raptors, and it has not gone unnoticed as the acknowledgement from the media continue to flow in. As two Toronto Raptors appeared on the 2013-2014 NBA Most Improved Player award voting. Tuesday, Raptors head coach Dwane Casey finished 5th in NBA C...2014-04-23 15:37:264/23: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-23-14: We're All (Almost) Evenhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/23/daily-nba-fix-3-23-14/
Daily NBA Fix 3-23-14: Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Wednesday, April 23, the morning after we watched (almost) every series that has played two games result in a 1-1 tie&#33; In Banker&#039;s Life Fieldhouse, the Indiana Pacers looked like a real basketball team for the first time in weeks, e...2014-04-23 12:37:264/23: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Reasons Why They Won Game 2http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/23/toronto-raptors-5-reasons-won-game-2/
The Toronto Raptors are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NBA and Tuesday night was no exception. Even though the Raptors didn&#039;t necessarily play their best game of the season, they did plenty of good things along the way to defeating the Brooklyn Nets 100-95 to even their first...2014-04-23 10:37:324/23: Purple and Blues- NBA Playoffs: Tuesday Recaphttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/04/23/nba-playoffs-tuesday-recap/
Three games happened last night during the NBA Playoffs. We have video highlights and a quick recap for all three games. Check them out below.Recaps courtesy of Sports Illustrated. Indiana Pacers 101 - Atlanta Hawks 85 Paul George scored 27 points and George Hill had all 15 of his points i...2014-04-23 08:38:254/23: Tip of the Tower- DeMar DeRozan Bounces Back From Game 1 with 30 Point Performance in Raptors Winhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/04/23/demar-derozan-bounces-back-game-1-30-point-performance/
DeMar DeRozan quickly put his game 1 performance behind him and came out and put on a more DeRozan-esque performance in Game 2 against the Brooklyn Nets. Behind DeRozan&#039;s 30 points on 9/21 shooting, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Nets 100-95 for their 1st postseason victory in 6 years. Aft...2014-04-23 03:36:534/22: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Nets lose to Raptors to even the series at 1-1http://brooklyneaglesports.com/2014/04/nets-lose-to-raptors-to-even-the-series-at-1-1/
It looked just like the game on Saturday. Paul Pierce picked up an and-one to cut the Toronto Raptors lead to just two points with just under a minute to play, but the magic wasn&#8217;t there on Tuesday as The Truth missed a pair of threes in the final 30 seconds and the Brooklyn Nets [&#8230;]2014-04-22 23:36:114/22: Empire Writes Back- Toronto Raptors Defeat Brooklyn Nets to Tie Serieshttp://empirewritesback.com/2014/04/22/toronto-raptors-defeat-brooklyn-nets-tie-series/
Tonight the Brooklyn Nets were beaten by the Toronto Raptors 100-95 in Toronto to even their first round best of seven series one to one. The Raptors prevailed over Brooklyn despite the fact that they turned the ball over more times 11 than the Nets, coughing the ball up 21 times to the Nets 10. ...2014-04-22 22:37:154/22: Statitudes- So Who&#8217;s the MIP?http://statitudes.com/blog/2014/04/22/so-whos-the-mip/
A few years ago I developed a method for identifying the leading candidates for the Most Improved Player (MIP) award. Since the winner of the award for the 2013-14 season will be announced soon, I thought it might be interesting to revisit this topic. I&#8217;ve made some minor tweaks to the method 2014-04-22 11:36:464/22: Purple and Blues- NBA Playoffs: Tuesday Previewhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/04/22/nba-playoffs-tuesday-preview/
A quick preview of all of Tuesday&#039;s NBA Playoffs action. Check out the previews and links below.Previews courtesy of Sports Illustrated. Atlanta Hawks @ Indiana Pacers Tip Off @ 5:00 p.m. MST Hawks lead series 1-0 Indiana&#039;s next game is the most important of the season. If t...2014-04-22 09:37:494/21: numberFire- 10 Things I Learned From Opening Weekend of the NBA Playoffshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2038/10-things-i-learned-from-opening-weekend-of-the-nba-playoffs
Paul Pierce was a carnivorous dinosaur.See More
Tim Duncan
Chris Paul
Al Jefferson
Kevin Durant
LaMarcus Aldridge
Andre Miller
Blake Griffin
Stephen Curry
Monta Ellis
David Lee
Klay Thompson
DeMar DeRozan
Amir Johnson
Jonas Valanciunas
Iman Shumpert
Jermaine O'Neal
P2014-04-21 13:36:014/21: Daily Knicks- NBA Playoffs 2014: Why the NBA Playoffs are better than March Madnesshttp://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2014/04/21/nba-playoffs-2014-nba-playoffs-better-march-madness/
The NCAA Tournament is overrated. You read that right. The NCAA Tournament is the most hyped up sports event and is the most overrated spectacle in sports. Got that? The NBA is better than college basketball. I&#8217;d rather watch a NBA playoff game 10 times out of 10 over a college...2014-04-21 10:37:354/20: Tip of the Tower- DeMar DeRozan Looks to Put Game 1 Behind Him and Move Onhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/04/20/demar-derozan-looks-put-game-1-behind-move/
Toronto Raptors&#039; All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan didn&#039;t have the postseason debut that he wanted, scoring just 14 points and shooting 23% (3 of 13) from the field--in addition to just 2 rebounds and 1 assist--on Saturday afternoon in a Game 1 loss against the Brooklyn Nets. This was a disapoi2014-04-20 20:37:054/20: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: First Game As Expected vs. Netshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/20/toronto-raptors-first-game-expected-vs-nets/
Throughout the past month in watching the Toronto Raptors and analyzing numbers and trends, it was difficult to not get excited about their prospects for the playoffs. Regardless of anything I could say about the Eastern Conference, it was still the playoffs and the Raptors still had the potential t2014-04-20 13:37:244/20: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-20-14: Road, Sweet Road And Panic Time For Pacershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/20/daily-nba-fix-4-20-14-road-sweet-road-panic-time-pacers/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Sunday, April 20, the morning after three NBA teams tried to destroy the conventional wisdom about home-court advantage. Winning on the road is difficult in the NBA. Sixteen of the NBA&#8217;s 30 teams finished below .500 on the road this season and road teams wer...2014-04-20 09:37:264/20: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Lose Game 1 to Brooklyn Nets 94-87http://tipofthetower.com/2014/04/20/toronto-raptors-lose-game-1-brooklyn-nets-94-87/
The Toronto Raptors played their first postseason game in 6 years, and it took place at home inside the sold out Air Canada Centre in front of a loud contingent of Raptors&#039; fans. However what started as a joyous occasion, the end result was not. As the Brooklyn Nets took game 1 an...2014-04-20 00:37:334/19: Hoops Habit- Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors Game 1: Takeaways From Nets Winhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/19/brooklyn-nets-vs-toronto-raptors-game-1-takeaways-win/
Coming into this series, it seemed like the majority of people outside of Toronto were expecting an upset. Media members around the league picked the Brooklyn Nets. Our own people here at HoopsHabit largely picked the Nets. Brooklyn showed us why with a solid 94-87 victory on the road. Joe Johnso...2014-04-19 17:37:274/19: Dunking with Wolves- A brief look at Day One of the NBA playoffshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/?p=5946
Today marks Day One of the 2013-14 NBA playoffs, with a slate of four games on tap beginning around lunch time with the Brooklyn Nets visiting the Toronto Raptors, and the Memphis Grizzlies capping off the day with a match-up in Oklahoma City. Sandwiched in between those contests are a Warriors-C...2014-04-19 14:37:454/19: All U Can Heat- 2014 NBA Eastern Conference First-Round Playoff Predictions http://allucanheat.com/2014/04/19/2014-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-playoff-predictions/
It&#039;s the best time of the year - the NBA playoff season. This is the first time in league history that the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers all missed the playoffs in the same year. Young and upcoming teams (Charlotte Bobcats, Washington Wizards, etc.) who have struggled 2014-04-19 13:37:574/19: Sports Unbiased- Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors: Playoffs Preview / Predictionhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/31264/brooklyn-nets-vs-toronto-raptors-playoffs-preview-prediction/
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The Toronto Raptors clinched the No.3 seed in the Eastern Conference which includes the Atlantic Division regular season title, giving them home court advantage throughout the 1st round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs. The Nets and Raptors split the regular season ma2014-04-19 12:37:074/19: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Underdog Mentality Needed In Playoffshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/19/toronto-raptors-underdog-mentality-needed-playoffs/
The 2013-14 NBA season reads like a fairy tale for the Toronto Raptors. At the outset, they looked like a team that, at least on paper, was capable of playing somewhere in the neighborhood of .500 basketball. In the current landscape of the Eastern Conference, as we all know, that would surely ha...2014-04-19 11:37:334/19: We Talk Fantasy Sports- NBA Playoffs Simulation - Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptorshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/04/Nets-Raptors-NBA-Playoffs-Simulation.html
I am not sure anyone saw the Toronto Raptors being the 3 seed in the East prior to the season. DeMar DeRozan really elevated his game this season and alongside Kyle Lowry will be the reason the young Raptors can get by the veteran Nets. Brooklyn got off to a terrible start but figured things out, 2014-04-19 11:36:084/18: Hoops Habit- 5-On-5 Roundtable: First Round Eastern Conference Predictionshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/18/5-5-roundtable-first-round-eastern-conference-predictions/
Today on Hoops Habit&#039;s 5-On-5 Roundtable, our writers take a look at the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs and make some Eastern Conference predictions. Will the Indiana Pacers snap out of their funk and go back to being an NBA Finals contender? Will the Miami Heat enjoy a fully healthy Dwya2014-04-18 12:37:544/18: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Pre-Playoff Synopsishttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/18/toronto-raptors-pre-playoff-synopsis/
Now that all regular season games have concluded for the 2013-14 season, scenarios that were running wild in the minds of Toronto Raptors fans, critics and apologists have come to light. As I have spoken about continuously in my columns over the season, it&#039;s tough to measure success this season2014-04-18 11:37:584/18: numberFire- NBA Playoffs Preview: Raptors vs. Netshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2031/nba-playoffs-preview-raptors-vs-nets
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2014-04-18 11:36:424/17: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Terrence Ross Must Step Up in Postseasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/17/toronto-raptors-terrence-ross-must-step-postseason/
The Toronto Raptors finished the regular season as the third overall seed in the Eastern Conference, and will face the veteran Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs. Toronto has been known as Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan&#039;s team all season long, but the forgotten name in the mix is sm2014-04-17 09:39:574/15: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Heat, Anthony, Young, Raptorshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/eastern-anthony-raptors.html
The general consensus among several NBA executives is that LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh will presumably re-sign with the Heat, says Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio. As for Carmelo Anthony, most executives reportedly believe that the seven-time All-Star will re-up with the KnicksÂ (Twitter 2014-04-15 19:35:504/15: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Possible Playoff Opponentshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/15/toronto-raptors-possible-playoff-opponents/
With only one game left for the Toronto Raptors, the season can already be labeled as a success. At the end of last summer, most fans expected to be closer to the top of the lottery than they did to the top of the standings ... and after a 6-12 start to the season, that was still the expectation. ..2014-04-15 13:37:524/14: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons Weekly: Closer To Keeping The Pickhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/14/detroit-pistons-weekly-closer-keeping-pick/
The Pistons entered the penultimate week of the season in an uncomfortable position. After a disastrous year the players likely wanted to finish the season strong and salvage some professional pride, but on the other hand, that could be damaging to long term competitiveness of the franchise. The Bob2014-04-14 10:37:304/14: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-14-14: Indiana Pacers Right Ship For Big Win Over Thunderhttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=43309
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Monday, April 13, the morning after the Indiana Pacers reclaimed control of the race for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Indiana has been bad of late and the Pacers headed into Sunday&#8217;s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder just 8-13 since March 4. Th.2014-04-14 10:37:304/14: Hoops Habit- NBA Playoffs 2014: Teams to Stop Sleeping On as Postseason Nearshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/14/nba-playoffs-2014-teams-stop-sleeping-postseason-nears/
Mere days remain in the 2013-14 NBA regular season. With the postseason approaching and the matchups beginning to be set in stone, the basketball community is buzzing with anti**** for the grandest time of the year. For all of the excitement, however, there is a clear and undeniable reality t...2014-04-14 09:37:094/13: Hoops Habit- NBA Playoffs: Without Conferences, Matchups Much Betterhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/13/nba-playoffs-without-conferences-matchups-much-better/
I know, I know. The 2014 NBA Playoffs aren&#039;t going to be contested under a different fantasy format like the one I&#039;m suggesting. However, when we take a look at the quality matchups (and the quality of teams involved), shouldn&#039;t we at least consider ditching the conference format for 2014-04-13 11:37:264/12: Hoops Habit- NBA Playoffs: Toronto Raptors' Ambitionshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/12/nba-playoffs-toronto-raptors-ambitions/
With the NBA playoffs almost among us, each of the sixteen teams who will eventually make up the post season will have dreams of going all the way and be crowned the NBA champions. Of course for some this is still merely a pipe dream, while for others it is the absolute end goal, with any other resu2014-04-12 16:37:174/12: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Party Plans (Briefly) Put On Holdhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/12/toronto-raptors-party-plans-briefly-put-hold/
STORYLINE Oh what could have been for the Toronto Raptors as they hosted the New York Knicks on Friday night. This was supposed to be a chance for the Air Canada Centre crowd to recognize several achievements, but all of those things were contingent on a victory by the home team. Or so ...2014-04-12 12:37:464/12: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-12-14: Corey Brewer Joins Terrence Ross In 'Wait ... What?' Territoryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/12/daily-nba-fix-4-12-14-corey-brewer-joins-terrence-ross-wait-territory/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Saturday, April 12, the morning after Corey Brewer of the Minnesota Timberwolves made a lot of NBA observers speechless beyond uttering simply, &#8220;Wait ... what?&#8221; Brewer poured in a career-high 51 points as the Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets Frida...2014-04-12 11:37:244/11: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Point distribution charts of the top 10 scorershttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2014/04/11/point-distribution-charts-of-the-top-10-scorers/
After experimenting with point distribution charts for teams and with J.R. Smithâs shooting explosion, I thought itâd be fun to apply the same ones for the top 10 players in points per game this season. As usual, these graphs visualize points per game across six different locations on the floor:2014-04-11 09:36:234/9: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Highlighting DeMar DeRozan's Breakthrough Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/09/toronto-raptors-highlighting-demar-derozans-breakthrough-season/
INTRODUCTION It may seem difficult to believe now, but when the Toronto Raptors signed DeMar DeRozan to a four-year, $38 million extension just prior to tip-off of the 2012-13 season, the deal was met with mixed reviews. However, no one was blaming the 6&#039;7&#34; shooting guard for securin...2014-04-09 10:37:124/8: Hoops Habit- Washington Wizards: The Look Aheadhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/08/washington-wizards-look-ahead/
The Washington Wizards clinched their first playoff birth since 2008 last week with a win over the Boston Celtics. It was a big moment for the franchise moving forward, whose main goal of the season was to make it to the playoffs, but with the five games left in the season, the Wizards still have wo2014-04-08 13:38:074/7: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Visual representation of high-usage backcourts and efficiency of their lineupshttps://chickennoodlehoop.com/2014/03/12/visual-representation-of-high-usage-backcourts-and-efficiency-of-their-lineups/
High-usage backcourts were something I fooled around with earlier in the season, though the filters I made back then (usage rates: 25 percent, players had to start together) were so stiff I had to look at backcourts across nearly 20 seasons. That was sort of the point, but at the same time there wer2014-04-07 15:36:364/5: Behind the Buck Pass- Raptors-Bucks Previewhttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2014/04/05/raptors-bucks-preview/
DeMar Derozan has emerged as the offensive catalyst for a surprising Raptors team. Who&#8217;s playing? The Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks. Where are they playing? The BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When are they playing? Saturday, April 5. 7:30 PM CT. W...2014-04-05 14:37:214/5: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Strong Finish Key To Playoff Successhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/05/toronto-raptors-strong-finish-key-playoff-success/
INTRODUCTION What a year it has been for the Toronto Raptors. After starting the season 6-12, a blockbuster trade drastically altered the team&#039;s fortune and opened up a world of possibilities that did not seem likely by any stretch of the imagination. At the outset of the 2013-14 campaign...2014-04-05 14:37:154/5: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; April 5http://www.xnsports.com/2014/04/05/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-april-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-april-5
Josh Collacchi identifies that top daily fantasy basketball value plays to fill your DraftStreet lineup for April 5.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; April 5 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-04-05 14:35:584/5: Hoops Habit- Milwaukee Bucks: Should They Target Andrew Wiggins?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/05/milwaukee-bucks-target-andrew-wiggins/
If there is a silver lining in the gray cloud that has been the Milwaukee Bucks season, it is the chance to draft one of the most exciting prospects that we have seen in the last few years. Andrew Wiggins provided fans with the kindof highlightsthat we are all looking forward to seeing on the next l2014-04-05 11:37:134/4: Hoops Habit- NBA: Previewing The Eastern Conference First Round Matchupshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/04/nba-previewing-eastern-conference-first-round-matchups/
With less than 10 games remaining, the playoffs begin in just 15 days. In the Eastern Conference, we already know who the top two seeds are (Miami and Indiana). Toronto and Chicago are locked in a battle for the three seed. Brooklyn, Washington and Charlotte will all finish as a five, six or seven s2014-04-04 10:37:264/3: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-3-14: East Back In Balancehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/03/daily-nba-fix-4-3-14-east-back-balance/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for April 3, 2014. The Eastern Conference is back in balance, with the Indiana Pacers cancelling the panic and coming out with a victory. The rest of the Eastern playoff squads (save for Brooklyn) all posted victories. Oh, and the New York Knickerbockers would officially2014-04-03 12:37:294/3: House of Houston- Recap: Houston Rockets 103 - Toronto Raptors 107http://houseofhouston.com/2014/04/03/recap-houston-rockets-103-toronto-raptors-107/
The Houston Rockets entered tonight&#039;s game banged up, coming off a road loss from the Brooklyn Nets last night, and in the midst of a two-game losing streak. How&#039;d they fair? Bleh. Down ten entering the fouth quarter, it appeared as if the Rockets just wouldn&#039;t have enough in the t...2014-04-03 01:36:444/2: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Wednesday 4/2/14https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1969/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-wednesday-4-2-14
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2014-04-02 14:36:064/2: House of Houston- Preview: Houston Rockets At Toronto Raptorshttp://houseofhouston.com/2014/04/02/preview-houston-rockets-toronto-raptors/
The Houston Rockets enter tonight&#039;s game having lost two straight, including last night&#039;s loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The Toronto Raptors are coming off a 10-point loss to the Miami Heat a few nights ago. The Rockets are 1-0 against the Raptors this season, defeating them in a very intense 2014-04-02 13:36:594/2: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 3 Thoughts To Start Aprilhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/02/toronto-raptors-3-thoughts-start-april/
THE SOPHOMORES ARE SHINING March was a good month overall for the Toronto Raptors. The team went 10-6, clinched a playoff spot, and maintained its lead atop the Atlantic Division standings. Credit for that success was partly due to second-year players Terrence Ross and Jonas Valanciunas. ...2014-04-02 11:37:364/1: Hickory-High- Galactic Pot-Healer: Another Weekly Roundtablehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/a7G6VsQGzAQ/
These weekly roundtables have quickly become a part of [&#8230;]2014-04-01 08:35:093/31: Hoops Habit- Week 22 Player Rankings: Point Guards Rulehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/31/week-22-player-rankings-point-guards-rule/
March Madness has probably taken over your basketball life these past couple weeks, but for us NBA-heads life continues as normal; which means Player Rankings&#33; This week was dominated by point guards as they took SEVEN of the 20 slots available. Where is the discrepancy then? Shooting guards. We2014-03-31 09:37:143/30: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Cavs, Sixers, Buckshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/03/eastern-notes-sixers-bucks.html
DeMar DeRozan tellsÂ Gary Washburn of The Boston GlobeÂ that the Raptors trade that sent Rudy Gay to the Kings is working out for everyone involved.Â âThe move was a good situation for both of us,&#8221;Â said DeRozan.Â &#8220;When he got traded, the first thing he told me, âThis is your time an2014-03-30 23:35:583/30: Hoops Habit- DeMar DeRozan: The New Jrue Holiday?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/30/demar-derozan-new-jrue-holiday/
Just two years ago, the Philadelphia 76ers were a playoff team. Granted, they just squeaked into the playoffs, but they were a playoff team nonetheless and had youth on their side. As a front office, they needed to do something drastic in order to try to contend. They s...2014-03-30 12:37:283/29: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Mission Accomplished In Win Over Celticshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/29/toronto-raptors-mission-accomplished-win-celtics/
Storyline The setting could not have been better. Playing in front of a sellout crowd of 19,800 at the Air Canada Centre on Friday night, all that stood between the Toronto Raptors and a ticket to the playoffs, for the first time since 2008, was a win over the visiting Boston Celtics. Two...2014-03-29 13:37:253/29: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-29-14: Warriors In A Golden State After Huge Win Over Memphishttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/29/daily-nba-fix-3-29-14-warriors-golden-state-huge-win-memphis/
Welcome to your Daily NBA Fix for Saturday, March 29, the morning after the Golden State Warriors might have had a season-altering four-minute frenzy to beat the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors didn&#8217;t have the greatest of weeks, as their five-day break after losing to the Spurs on March 22 ...2014-03-29 11:37:243/29: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2008http://tipofthetower.com/2014/03/29/toronto-raptors-clinch-first-playoff-berth-since-2008/
The Toronto Raptors are headed back to the NBA Postseason. The Raptors secured their first spot in the playoffs since the 2007-2008 with a win over the Boston Celtics Friday evening in Toronto. The Raptors were tied 103-103 in the final minute against the Celtics, when coming out of a timeout Kyl...2014-03-29 02:37:203/29: Sports Unbiased- NBA Debate: Eastern Conference Predictions &#8211; Nets, Wizards, Raptors, Bobcatshttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/29617/nba-debate-eastern-conference-predictions-nets-wizards-raptors-bobcats/
Welcome to part two of our NBA Eastern Conference playoffs debate. In the previous discussion we took a look at the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks. In this edition we will analyse several &#8220;under the radar&#8221; teams that are quietly looking to upset one of the top seeds in t2014-03-29 00:37:193/27: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-27-14: Playoff Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/27/daily-nba-fix-3-27-14-playoff-preview/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Thursday, March 27, 2014&#33; We had a terrific game between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat that all but locked up home-court advantage for the Pacers. We had ejections, near concussions and bloody noses in a game that showed how much these two teams hate each2014-03-27 14:37:303/27: Chowder and Champions- About Last Night - Boston Celtics Vs. Toronto Raptors Part Ihttp://chowderandchampions.com/2014/03/27/last-night-boston-celtics-vs-toronto-raptors-part/
No that is not a Biore strip on Rajon Rondo&#039;s nose. Last night the Boston Celtics fell to the Toronto Raptors 99-90 (I was close again&#33;) in a game that saw Rondo need nine stitches in between his eyes. The Raptor&#039;s backcourt dominated much of the game, with exceptional performances fro2014-03-27 12:37:153/26: Chowder and Champions- The Front End - Boston Celtics Vs. Toronto Raptors Previewhttp://chowderandchampions.com/2014/03/26/front-end-boston-celtics-vs-toronto-raptors-preview/
No Boston Celtics basketball for quite some time. At least it gave us all a chance to watch those top draft prospects this past weekend. The Celtics start a home-and-home tonight against the Atlantic Division leaders the Toronto Raptors. That sentence feels weird to say, and I don&#039;t know if I w2014-03-26 17:38:283/26: Hardwood Houdini- Rich's Scouting Report: The Toronto Raptorshttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/03/26/richs-scouting-report-toronto-raptors/
Tonight&#039;s Opponent:The Toronto Raptors Record:39-31 Playoff Status:Currently 4th in the Eastern Conference Current Streak:Lost one The Raptors have been the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference this season, since absolutely no one - not even their own mommas - predicted that t...2014-03-26 12:37:443/25: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 25http://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/25/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-25/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-25
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for March 25.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 25 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-25 12:36:593/24: Hoops Habit- NBA Stat Central: The Best and Worst Lineups Out Therehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/24/nba-stat-central-best-worst-lineups/
Welcome to NBA Stat Central, where we take a deeper look into the world of NBA stats. In today&#039;s edition, we&#039;re going to take a look at the best and worst lineups out there, based on a number of different specific stats. All stats were taken from NBA.com&#039;s stats pages. Who are the ...2014-03-24 17:37:563/24: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-24-14: There&#x2019;s No Place Like Home If You Want To Be A Playoff Teamhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/24/daily-nba-fix-3-24-14-theres-place-like-home-want-playoff-team/
Welcome to your Daily NBA Fix for Monday, March 24, the morning after the New York Knicks might have heard the death knell to their late-season playoff push. The Knicks took one on the chin at home Sunday, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers to fall three games behind the Atlanta Hawks for the No. ...2014-03-24 11:37:453/24: Hickory-High- Weekly Stat Packhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/J7BDU5ZztOw/
We are back with another group of statistics that found [&#8230;]2014-03-24 07:35:133/23: ATL All Day- Atlanta Hawks @ Toronto Raptors: Start Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Point Spread and Morehttp://atlallday.com/2014/03/23/atlanta-hawks-toronto-raptors-start-time-tv-channel-live-stream-point-spread-2/
Date:March 23, 2014 Tip-Off Time:1:00 p.m. TV Channel:SportSouth (Local in Atlanta), NBA League Pass Radio:92.9 FM (Atlanta Flagship),Atlanta HawksRadio Network Affiliates Live Stream:League Pass Broadband The Atlanta Hawks (31-36) saw their brief six-game winning streak come to an en...2014-03-23 09:37:023/22: Hoops Habit- Charlotte Bobcats: Is a First-Round Exit Automatic? Not Against One Team.http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/22/charlotte-bobcats-first-round-exit-automatic-one-team/
It feels very strange, but we can start thinking about the Charlotte Bobcats and their first-round NBA playoff matchups. At 33-36, the Bobcats are slotted No. 7 in the Eastern Conference, which is a game ahead of the Atlanta Hawks for the No. 8 spot and three games behind the Washington Wizards for 2014-03-22 17:37:113/22: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: The Slim Reaper Steals The Showhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/22/toronto-raptors-slim-reaper-steals-show/
The game that took place on Friday between The Toronto Raptors and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder can safely be filed in the category of instant classic. For the bulk of the 48 minutes and two overtime periods, the Raptors went toe-to-toe with Kevin Durant and Co. in a game that featured 12 t...2014-03-22 13:38:263/22: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-22-14: KD Saves The Thunderhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/22/daily-nba-fix-3-22-14-kd-saves-thunder/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Saturday, March 22, the morning after Kevin Durant saved the Oklahoma City Thunder from disaster in Toronto. While much of the nation was focusing on the destruction of their vain attempts at the perfect NCAA tournament bracket, Kevin Durant once again put the Okl...2014-03-22 12:37:153/22: Hoops Habit- NBA: 5 Most Improved Player Of The Year Candidateshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/22/nba-top-5-improved-player-year-candidates/
The NBA&#039;s Most Improved Player of the Year Award is a lot like the game &#34;I Win&#34; from Big Daddy: It&#039;s trivial, and nobody understands the rules or parameters, but darn it, do we still like to talk about it and get **** off when our choice doesn&#039;t win. Without any set preced..2014-03-22 09:37:183/21: Hoop Files- 3 Observations About Playoff Teamshttp://hoopfiles.com/nba/2014/03/3-observations-about-playoff-teams/
Devin Harrisâs On-Off Numbers Are Ridiculous Since he came back from injury Harris has played fairly well for the Mavericks, posting decent numbers on okay shooting in limited minutes. At a glance he appears to be filling some important minutes off the bench that had previously been allocated to i2014-03-21 14:36:203/21: Hoops Habit- Three Point Guards Who Could Find New Homes This Summerhttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=41341
As I outlined a few days ago, the point guard position is the deepest it&#8217;s ever been. That being said, upgrading the point guard position could help certain teams (cough, Indiana Pacers, cough) take the next step as a franchise. A good point guard is the leader on the court, and the backbon...2014-03-21 10:37:213/19: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Numbers Tell The Story In Loss To Hawkshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/19/toronto-raptors-numbers-tell-story-loss-hawks/
The Toronto Raptors were presented with an opportunity for a bounce-back win, but that goal wasn't achieved and was probably never meant to be in ...2014-03-19 11:36:593/19: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-19-14: ALL OF THE OVERTIMES!!http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/19/daily-nba-fix-3-19-14/
Daily NBA Fix 3-19-14: Free basketball ran rampant across the NBA landscape last night, as three of the night's five games went in...2014-03-19 11:36:593/18: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 18http://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/18/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-18/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-18
Josh Collacchi considers efficiency and playing style to find the top daily fantasy basketball value plays and build his DraftStreet lineup.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 18 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-18 15:36:083/17: numberFire- NBA Quarterly Report: Third Quarter Team Awardshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1868/nba-quarterly-report-third-quarter-team-awards
A bunch of made-up awards for different NBA teams given out at an admittedly arbitrary point in the season...See More
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Rudy **** Dragic
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Kevin Durant
James Harden
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Blake Griffin
Andrea B2014-03-17 11:36:153/17: Hoops Habit- Week 20 Player Rankings: The Brow Dominateshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/17/week-20-player-rankings-brow-dominates/
We've reached week 20 of the NBA regular season and sometimes the NBA can start to get a little mundane. The playoff races are setting into place and ...2014-03-17 10:38:063/16: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 16http://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/16/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-16
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for March 16.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 16 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-16 12:35:493/14: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 14http://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/14/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-14
Josh Collacchi is stacking the Spurs against the Lakers for his daily fantasy basketball value plays and in his optimized DraftStreet lineup for March 14.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 14 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-14 14:35:513/12: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Visual representation of high-usage backcourts and efficiency of their lineupshttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2014/03/12/visual-representation-of-high-usage-backcourts-and-efficiency-of-their-lineups/
High-usage backcourts were something I fooled with earlier in the season, though the filters I made back then (usage rates: 25 percent, players had to start together) were so stiff I had to look at backcourts across nearly 20 seasons. That was sort of the point, but at the same time there werenât 2014-03-12 17:36:393/12: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: 3 Things To Consider As Homestand Beginshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/12/toronto-raptors-3-things-consider-homestand-begins/
&nbsp; The Toronto Raptors have arrived at the three-quarter mark of the season with a rather impressive 35-27 record and a three-game lead ato...2014-03-12 14:37:203/12: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball DFS Lineup Picks for 3/12 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-dfs-lineup-picks-for-312-draftstreet/
2014-03-12 14:36:483/10: Daily Knicks- NBA Power Rankings: New York Knicks getting hot at right timehttp://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2014/03/10/nba-power-rankings-new-york-knicks-getting-hot-right-time/
NBA Power Rankings (March 10-23) (All stats through Saturdayâs games) (Last weekâs rank and change are in ...2014-03-10 22:38:123/10: Daily Knicks- NBA Power Rankings: New York Knicks getting hot at right timehttp://bucketsoverbroadway.com/?p=15417
NBA Power Rankings (March 10-23) (All stats through Saturdayâs games) (Last weekâs rank and change are in parentheses; âNCâ means th...2014-03-10 14:37:443/9: Foul Line Extended- The Toronto Raptors Stretch Four&#8217;shttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/the-toronto-raptors-stretch-fours/
The NBA&#8217;s Atlantic Division leading Toronto Raptors have been an average shooting team. Â In order to make up for the missed shots by DeMar DeRozan coach Dwane Casey has made great use of his stretch four&#8217;s. Two of the Raptors three best outside shooters are power forwards. Â Patrick Pat2014-03-09 20:35:533/8: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 62 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptorshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/q1F_VfOdHAk/
Rudy **** Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray return to the place they called home at the start of the season. 2014-03-08 14:35:433/8: Golden Gate Sports- Rudy **** Return To Toronto Spoiled As Sacramento Kings Fall To Rested Raptorshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/03/07/rudy-gays-return-toronto-spoiled-sacramento-kings-fall-rested-raptors/
The Toronto Raptors came out like a team that had a nice four-day break. The Sacramento Kings played like a team digging in for a long road trip. ...2014-03-08 00:37:173/5: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: The Strange Legacy Of Bryan Colangelohttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/05/toronto-raptors-strange-legacy-bryan-colangelo/
Normally at this time of year, Bryan Colangelo would be keeping himself relevant by making headline-grabbing moves as general manager of the Toron...2014-03-05 13:37:153/4: Pick and Pop Diaries- NBA Power Rankings Week 18http://www.thepickandpop.com/2014/03/04/nba-power-rankings-week-18/
1. Miami (42-14): The Heat followed the same script as pretty much every other championship team. They coast through the early part of the season, (when you know the energy it takes to win a title, you realize conserving some of that energy for the stretch run is important) and turn it on when it [&2014-03-04 15:36:093/3: Hoops Habit- Week 18 Player Rankings: Year of the Dragonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/03/week-18-player-rankings-year-dragon/
This list is intended to show the top-20 players as they are playing today. It is not intended to be a âwho is the best overall for their c...2014-03-03 11:36:563/3: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-3-14: Charlotte Bobcats Deliver Unkind Cut To Ben Gordonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/03/daily-nba-fix-3-3-14-charlotte-bobcats-deliver-unkind-cut-ben-gordon/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Monday, March 3, the morning after the Chicago Bulls made an addition for the stretch run and the Charlotte Bobcats m...2014-03-03 08:37:123/2: Golden Gate Sports- Late Turnovers Costly As Golden State Warriors Give Away A Game In Torontohttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/03/02/late-turnovers-costly-golden-state-warriors-give-away-game-toronto/
&nbsp; 2014-03-02 20:37:073/2: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors pull off impressive home victory over Golden State Warriors 104-98http://tipofthetower.com/2014/03/02/toronto-raptors-pull-impressive-home-victory-golden-state-warriors-104-98/
The marquee matchup coming into this game on Oscars Sunday was between the two leading actors: 2014-03-02 20:36:553/1: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: Does DeMar DeRozan Have 'Superstar' Potential?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/01/toronto-raptors-demar-derozan-superstar-potential/
The Toronto Raptors are currently the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a re...2014-03-01 11:37:182/28: Hoops Habit- NBA: Eastern Conference Matchups If The Playoffs Started Todayhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/28/nba-eastern-conference-matchups-playoffs-started-today/
With less than two months remaining, the 2013-14 regular season has hit the home stretch. There are a handful of NBA teams who can be considered c...2014-02-28 10:37:152/28: Hoops Habit- Washington Wizards: Big Win Over the Raptorshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/28/washington-wizards-big-win-raptors/
The game wasn't televised on national TV, but it should have been because the Wizards and the Raptors went head-to-head for one of the best games ...2014-02-28 10:37:152/28: Hoops Habit- You're The GM: Isaiah Thomas Or Kyle Lowry?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/28/youre-gm-isaiah-thomas-kyle-lowry/
Before we breakdown the two players at the center of our "You're The GM" series this week, it's worth briefly looking back at last week's matchup, whi...2014-02-28 09:37:152/28: Tip of the Tower- Wizards win triple overtime thriller to avoid season sweep against Raptorshttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/02/27/wizards-win-triple-overtime-thriller-avoid-season-sweep-raptors/
The fourth and final meeting between the two playoff bound teams this season, produced the most thrilling game of the series and multiple nail biting ...2014-02-28 00:36:562/27: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Thursday 2/27/14https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1820/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-thursday-2-27-14
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2014-02-27 16:36:142/27: Chicken Noodle Hoop- When Josh Smith makes consecutive threeshttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2014/02/27/when-josh-smith-makes-two-consecutive-threes/
Over the last four months Iâve posted both optimistic words about Josh Smithâs shot selection and amazement of how bad it&#8217;s become. Hopefully this post is somewhere in the middle, both accepting of his jump shot and that I can&#8217;t&#8230;stop&#8230;writing about him. Josh Smith does man2014-02-27 13:36:392/27: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; February 27http://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/27/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-february-27/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-february-27
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for February 27.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; February 27 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-27 13:35:592/26: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 2-26-14: No Love For Phoenixhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/26/daily-nba-fix-2-26-14/
In last night'sÂ NBA action, the Washington Wizards found an effective way to win without Nene, the Minnesota Timberwolves got a huge win to keep thei...2014-02-26 10:37:392/17: Golden Gate Sports- LeBron: Why Can't You Just Dunk For Us?http://goldengatesports.com/2014/02/17/nba-3-ways-fix-dunk-contest/
2014-02-17 14:37:372/17: Tip of the Tower- Toronto Raptors: After The All-Star Breakhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/02/17/toronto-raptors-star-break/
The Toronto Raptors are looking to solidify their standing as the third best team in the Eastern conference as we move beyond the All-Star break. ...2014-02-17 13:37:282/17: Hickory-High- Weekly NBA Stats Packhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/edhb-JKKxVk/
We are back with another group of statistics that found [&#8230;]2014-02-17 09:35:102/16: HoopsRumors- Hoops Links: Grant, Love, Raptorshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/hoops-grant-raptors.html
On this date in 1972, Lakers centerÂ Wilt Chamberlain became the first player in NBA history to reach the 30,000 point mark for his career during a 110-109 loss to the Suns. Chamberlain also passed Bill Russell during the 1971-72 season to become the NBAâs all-time leading rebounder. Do you have a2014-02-16 20:35:542/16: Hoops Habit- Atlanta Hawks Weekly: 5 Straight Losses And Much Needed Resthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/16/atlanta-hawks-weekly-5-straight-losses-much-needed-rest/
The Atlanta Hawks could have been forgiven for thinking that last week was as bad as things would get, but a tough schedule has seen things take a div...2014-02-16 11:37:172/16: Hoops Habit- Toronto Raptors: February State of the Squadhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/16/toronto-raptors-february-state-squad/
With no âbreakingâ reports over the past few days regarding the future of 2014-02-16 09:37:182/14: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Gilbert, Wyatt, Bobcatshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/eastern-gilbert-bobcats.html
The Cavs are still trying to pick up the pieces in the wake of the firing of GM Chris Grant. Team owner Dan Gilbert is determined to learn from past mistakes, writes Ken Berger of CBSSports.com. The team is 3 1/2 seasons removed from LeBron James&#8216; departure for Miami and have only Kyrie Irving2014-02-14 21:36:002/14: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Week 17 in non-conference play: Wednesdayâ€™s losses put East under .500 for the weekhttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2014/02/14/week-17-in-non-conference-play-wednesdays-losses-put-east-under-500-for-the-week/
On Monday I predicted the East could win as many as 10 games against the West this week, mostly thanks to 10 of the 16 games heading into the all-star break taking place at their home courts (Indiana with two of them) and Miami on the road against foes from the Pacific Division. It started &#8230;2014-02-14 16:37:192/14: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: Picks for the All-Star Game on DraftStreethttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/14/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-star-game-draftstreet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-star-game-draftstreet
Daily Fantasy Basketball: Picks for the All-Star Game on DraftStreet. Josh Collacchi offers up his optimized lineup for DraftStreet's All-Star contest. The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: Picks for the All-Star Game on DraftStreet appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-14 10:36:082/13: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: â€˜Melo, DeRozan, Ross, MCWhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/atlantic-derozan-williams.html
Carmelo AnthonyÂ will likely be a free agent next summer, andÂ Justin Terranova of the New York Post reveals thatÂ Grant Hill thinks the Knicks&#8217;Â unimpressive season might dissuade Melo from re-signing in the Big Apple: &#8220;I think it could. Heâs getting older and you want to be in a situ2014-02-13 21:36:072/13: Hoops Habit- Atlanta Hawks: Paul Millsap - Two Way All-Starhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/13/atlanta-hawks-paul-millsap-two-way-star/
On Sunday evening in New Orleans, Atlanta Hawks power forward 2014-02-13 11:37:462/13: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 2-13-14: LeBron Reigns Supremehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/13/daily-nba-fix-2-13-14-lebron-reigns-supreme/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Thursday, February 13. We had LeBron going all LeBron on us again, dueling with Steph and making a stepback 3-pointer...2014-02-13 10:37:212/12: Hoops Habit- NBA: Player Rankings - Week 15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/10/nba-player-rankings-week-15/
Welcome to yet another edition of the Hoops Habit player rankings. We are one week away from the All-Star break and we have seen many players have out...2014-02-12 09:37:342/12: Tip of the Tower- Why Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry Should Be An All-Star (And Isn't)http://tipofthetower.com/2014/01/31/why-toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-should-be-all-star-and-isnt/
With the announcement last night for the All-Star game reserves, the Toronto Raptors were no doubt pleased to be seeing 2014-02-12 09:37:202/11: Sports Unbiased- NBA All-Star Predictions 2014: MVP, Three-Point Contest, Dunk Contest, Skills Challengehttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/26204/nba-all-star-predictions-2014-mvp-three-point-contest-dunk-contest-skills-challenge/
NBA All-Star weekend is quickly approaching and looks to be jam packed with a list of events featuring some of the best players and top performers across the league. Kyrie Irving will look to defend his crown as the 2013 Three-Point champion while this years Slam Dunk contest will comprise of a new2014-02-11 07:37:112/10: Hickory-High- The Game-Players of Titan: Another Weekly Roundtablehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/F5wP5Ut95aU/
These weekly roundtables have quickly become a part of [&#8230;]2014-02-10 09:35:202/6: Sports Out West- Sacramento Kings rule reunion vs. Toronto Raptorshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/06/sacramento-kings-rule-reunion-vs-toronto-raptors/
SACRAMENTO â It was a homecoming to forget. Several players faced their former club and teammates for the first time Wednesday as the Sacramento Kings (17-32) hosted the Toronto Raptors (26-23). Warm feelings quickly subsided after Sacramento took a 15-point lead to halftime and defeated Toronto 12014-02-06 08:36:512/6: Where Offense Happens- How Do You Think It Ends?http://www.whereoffensehappens.com/1/post/2014/02/how-do-you-think-it-ends.html
Hidden Roots of a Comeback With Damian Lillard [...] 2014-02-06 04:36:532/6: Golden Gate Sports- DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay Team Up To Lift Sacramento Kings Past Toronto Raptorshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/02/05/demarcus-cousins-rudy-gay-team-lift-sacramento-kings-past-toronto-raptors/
The Sacramento Kings nearly squandered a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter Wednesday night, but 2014-02-06 01:38:042/5: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 48 Preview: Toronto Raptors at Sacramento Kingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/RIWvyG6our8/
The Sacramento Kings attempt to make it two games in a row when they face off against the Toronto Raptors. 2014-02-05 14:36:282/5: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DFS Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; February 5http://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/05/daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-february-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-february-5
Josh Collacchi offers up his optimal DraftStreet lineup for tonight's action. The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DFS Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; February 5 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-05 13:37:132/5: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 2/5 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-sleepers-picks-for-25-draftstreet/
2014-02-05 09:39:302/3: XN Sports- Nick Calathes: Daily Fantasy Basketball Targethttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/03/nick-calathes-daily-fantasy-basketball-target/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nick-calathes-daily-fantasy-basketball-target
Nick Raducanu takes look at Nick Calathes and the type of value he can bring to your daily fantasy basketball roster on DraftStreet.The post Nick Calathes: Daily Fantasy Basketball Target appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-03 16:37:102/3: Where Offense Happens- We Ain't Got The Musclehttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/1/post/2014/02/we-aint-got-the-muscle.html
Physicality and Late Game Defensive Prowess [...] 2014-02-03 15:38:212/3: Pick and Pop Diaries- Who Got Snubbed? The 2014 All-Star Gamehttp://www.thepickandpop.com/2014/01/31/who-got-snubbed-the-2014-all-star-game/
The reserves were selected yesterday for the 2014 All-Star Game and some noticeable names were left off the roster. While there are always some players deserving a spot that do not end up being added to the roster, those players still deserve recognition midway through the season for their tremendou2014-02-03 10:37:332/1: HoopsRumors- Poll: Who Was The Biggest All-Star Snub?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/poll-biggest-star.html
With the NBA All-Stars being announced recently, it opens up the inevitable discussion as to who was left off the squad. Every year a number of deserving players don&#8217;t make the cut. Sometimes it&#8217;s simply a matter of too much talent in their conference at a particular position. But other 2014-02-01 21:36:491/31: numberFire- NBA Snub-Stars: Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragichttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1721/nba-snub-stars-kyle-lowry-and-goran-dragic
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Kobe Bryant
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Stephen Curry
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LeBron James
Joe Johnson
Anthony Davis
Damian Lillard2014-01-31 12:36:531/31: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball: Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-pickups-week-14/
2014-01-31 09:37:221/31: Statcenter- 2014 All-Stars and snubs, by PERhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Statcenter/~3/FUHeiWw9tAo/2014-all-stars-and-snubs-by-per.html
Now that the NBA All-Star teams have been announced, here's a look at how the 23 players selected (not including the injured Kobe Bryant) have performed this season, as measured by Player Efficiency Rating (PER) and minutes played per game. I've also included 11 players who've been often mentioned 2014-01-31 03:36:521/30: HoopsRumors- Broussardâ€™s Latest: Carmelo, Rondo, Lovehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/broussards-latest-carmelo.html
Most of the executives to whom ESPN Insider&#8217;s Chris BroussardÂ has spoken believe the Bulls will make a run at Carmelo Anthony this summer. Some are &#8220;completely convinced&#8221; Chicago will go after him, Broussard writes. A rival GM thinks the team&#8217;s confidence in Nikola Mirotic&#2014-01-30 12:36:491/29: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DFS Value Plays and Lineup â€“ January 29http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/29/daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-january-29/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-january-29
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for January 29.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DFS Value Plays and Lineup â January 29 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-29 15:36:411/29: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Blocks and Threeshttp://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-pickups-for-blocks-and-threes/
2014-01-29 08:37:141/28: HoopsRumors- Poll: Will the Raptors Be Sellers This Trade Season?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/raptors-sellers-season.html
Since shedding the contract of Rudy Gay to the Kings, months after dealing what was thought to be an untradeable Andrea Bargnani contract, Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri hasn&#8217;t made any major moves. The Gay trade was perceived as a signal by many that the Raptors were prepared to punt on 2014-01-28 21:36:321/27: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Millsap, Monroe, Lakershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/millsap-monroe-lakers.html
Reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week Paul Millsap is outplaying his two-year, $19MM contract, which is no surprise. Still, he tells Shams Charania of RealGM.com that he&#8217;s content with the Hawks. &#8220;I hope to stay here, but we havenât discussed [it],âÂ Millsap said.Â âNow wh2014-01-27 16:36:461/27: Locker Room Fantasy- Fantasy Basketball Week 14: Waiver Wirehttp://lockerroomfantasysports.com/fantasy-basketball-week-14-waiver-wire/
We are nine weeks away from the start of fantasy basketball playoffs. Week 14 tips off Monday night with the Suns and 76ers in Philly and although there are no players on this waiver wire list representing those teams, there are a few below that are must adds. A fantasy basketball champion will be c2014-01-27 10:37:091/27: Hickory-High- Weekly Stat Packhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/DbsGuYHl_pg/
We are back with another group of statistics that found [&#8230;]2014-01-27 09:35:131/27: Hickory-High- Now Wait For Last Year: Another Weekly Roundtablehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/q1B74S_J8lw/
These weekly roundtables have quickly become a part of [&#8230;]2014-01-27 08:35:171/25: HoopsRumors- East Notes: Beasley, Heat, Oden, Tylerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/notes-beasley-tyler.html
Let&#8217;s face it: the voting process for All-Star starters isn&#8217;t exactly a meritocracy. Â Fortunately, the selections for All-Star reserves are based more on on-court accomplishments. Â The staff at Basketball Insiders ran down their All-Star picks for both conferences and here&#8217;s how 2014-01-25 12:36:191/24: numberFire- Dreaming of a Division-less, Conference-less NBA Playoffshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1697/dreaming-of-a-division-less-conference-less-nba-playoffs
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Kawhi Leonard
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Dirk Nowitzki
Paul Millsap
Kevin Durant
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Kevin Love
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Stephen Curry
Monta Ellis
David Lee
2014-01-24 15:36:341/24: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup â€“ Jan 24http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/24/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-jan-24/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-jan-24
The top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for January 24.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup â Jan 24 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-24 14:38:191/23: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays and Lineup â€“ January 23http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/23/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-lineup-january-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-lineup-january-23
The top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized FanDuel lineup for January 23 and 24.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays and Lineup â January 23 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-23 14:37:151/22: numberFire- NBA Quarterly Report: First Half Eastern Conference nERD-Starshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1683/nba-quarterly-report-first-half-eastern-conference-nerd-stars
(Part I of II) What if we used advanced metrics to determine the NBA All-Star teams? In part one, we take a look at the Eastern Conference results...See More
Tony Parker
Rudy **** Lowry
Paul Millsap
James Harden
Arron Afflalo
Kobe Bryant
Andrew Bynum
Jeremy Lin
DeMar DeRozan
2014-01-22 14:37:511/22: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays and Lineup â€“ January 22http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/22/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-lineup-january-22/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-lineup-january-22
The top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized FanDuel lineup for January 22.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays and Lineup â January 22 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-22 12:38:131/20: Where Offense Happens- I Got the Shotgun, You Got the Briefcasehttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/1/post/2014/01/i-got-the-shotgun-you-got-the-briefcase.html
Winning the One-on-One Battle But Losing the Match-up War [...] 2014-01-20 20:38:171/19: HoopsRumors- Hoops Links: Marshall, DeRozan, Smithhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/marshall-derozan-smith.html
On this date in 2000,Â Michael Jordan, who led the Bulls to six NBA championships as a player, returned to the NBA when he joined the Washington Wizards as part owner and President of Basketball Operations, overseeing all aspects of the team. Â In 2001, No. 23 made his return to the hardwood with th2014-01-19 21:36:251/19: XN Sports- Going Aquarium: Tanking in the NBA is Backfiringhttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/19/going-aquarium-tanking-nba-backfiring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=going-aquarium-tanking-nba-backfiring
Rebuilding teams are clearly trying to tank in anti**** of the 2014 NBA Draft - but it's backfiring.The post Going Aquarium: Tanking in the NBA is Backfiring appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-19 10:36:361/18: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays &#8211; January 18http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/18/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-january-18/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-january-18
Josh Collacchi scours FanDuel's prices for the best NBA daily value plays. The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays &#8211; January 18 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-18 13:36:241/17: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays &#8211; January 17http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/17/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-january-17/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-january-17
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized FanDuel lineup for January 17.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays &#8211; January 17 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-17 15:36:431/16: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Value Plays &#8211; January 16http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/16/daily-fantasy-basketball-value-plays-january-16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-value-plays-january-16
Josh Collacchi breaks down the top daily fantasy basketball value plays and his optimized FanDuel lineup for January 16 and 17.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball Value Plays &#8211; January 16 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-16 16:36:411/14: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Raptors, Brown, Cavshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/eastern-notes-raptors.html
TheÂ RaptorsÂ have been one of the big surprises of the season and they&#8217;ve got two worthy All-Star candidates in Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, writes Mike Ganter of the Toronto Sun. Â Lowry, who has been the center of trade rumors for much of the season, had a different attitude heading into t2014-01-14 19:36:311/14: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Value Plays â€“ January 14http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/14/daily-fantasy-basketball-value-plays-january-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-value-plays-january-14
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball plays and optimized FanDuel lineup for January 14.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball Value Plays â January 14 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-14 13:36:471/14: XN Sports- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Daily Fantasy Basketball Targethttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/14/giannis-antetokounmpo-daily-fantasy-basketball-target/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=giannis-antetokounmpo-daily-fantasy-basketball-target
A look at Giannis Antetokounmpo and his daily fantasy basketball value on FanDuel The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: Daily Fantasy Basketball Target appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-14 10:36:311/13: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Value Plays &#8211; January 13http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/13/nba-daily-fantasy-basketball-value-plays-january-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-daily-fantasy-basketball-value-plays-january-13
Josh Collacchi looks at the top daily fantasy basketball value plays and breaks down his optimal FanDuel lineup for January 13.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball Value Plays &#8211; January 13 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-13 14:36:331/6: The Basketball Junkie- Consensus NBA Power Rankings, Week 11http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/P9n-a3SFRXU/consensus-nba-power-rankings-week-11_6.html
More than one-third of the way through the 2013-14 season, I decided to take a look at the odds to win the NBA Championship (via Sportsbook.ag).While it should come as no surprise that the Miami Heat (3/2) have the lowest odds to win it all and the Pacers (3/1) are second, I am surprised a little bi2014-01-06 19:37:121/6: Hickory-High- Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said: Another Weekly Roundtablehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/40CPkaafVwc/
These weekly roundtables have quickly become a part of [&#8230;]2014-01-06 06:35:081/2: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: Raptors, J.R. Smith, Rondohttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/atlantic-raptors-rondo.html
The Raptors are 9-3 following the Rudy Gay trade, with impressive wins over the Thunder and the Pacers, who are tied for the best record in the NBA. It&#8217;s easy to portray last month&#8217;s trade of Gay to the Kings as addition by subtraction for Toronto, but that&#8217;s not how DeMar DeRozan 2014-01-02 21:36:521/1: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Wizards, Beasley, Salmonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/wizards-beasley-salmons.html
The WizardsÂ have won five of their last sixth and are fourth in the Eastern Conference, but they&#8217;re not about to get complacent. Â âWe just got to continue to move forward . . . not get complacent with the wins,â Beal said, according to Michael Lee of the Washington Post. âWeâve got t2014-01-01 13:36:2412/31: HoopsRumors- Raptors Rumors: DeRozan, Lowry, Rosshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/raptors-rumors-derozan.html
Zach Lowe&#8217;s final Grantland piece of 2013 kicks off with an extended look at the rebuilding Raptors, who are a surprising 7-3 since sending Rudy Gay to Sacramento. The hot stretch, which has vaulted Toronto into first place in a weak Atlantic Division, has created a whole new set of questions 2013-12-31 10:36:3012/27: HoopsRumors- How They Were Signed: Bird Exceptionhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/signed-bird-exception.html
Continuing the discussion of how players have signed around the league, we now look at the very po**** exception â the Bird exception. The Bird exception is named after Larry Bird and lets teams go over the salary cap to re-sign their own players. The purpose of this exception is to allow teams t2013-12-27 12:36:3812/23: HoopsRumors- Ford On Randolph, Raptors, Cavs, Suns, Drafthttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/randolph-raptors-draft.html
Recent reports have downplayed the Grizzlies&#8216; and Raptors&#8216; interest in moving Zach Randolph and DeMar DeRozan, but in his latest chat, ESPN.com&#8217;s Chad Ford suggests both teams would still be open to moving their respective highest-paid players in the right deal. Here&#8217;s more f2013-12-23 16:36:3812/23: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: DeRozan, Magic, Nets, Heathttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/eastern-notes-derozan.html
The Raptors&#8216; decision to trade Rudy Gay earlier this month may have looked on the surface like a signal that the team was giving up its shot at the playoffs. Instead, the new-look Raps have reeled off their best stretch of the year, handing the Thunder their first home loss of the season last 2013-12-23 12:36:1812/23: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Eastern Conference ends six-week drought, finishes last week over .500 against the Westhttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/12/23/eastern-conference-ends-six-week-drought-finishes-last-week-over-500-against-the-west/
We all know the Eastern Conference has been weaker this season than it usually is. Every night, a few games out in the west coast will make us excited about a future playoff matchup like last nightâs back-and-forth between the Clippers and Timberwolves. Meanwhile, it seems like the Bobcats and the2013-12-23 10:36:4412/22: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 12/16/13 â€“ 12/22/13http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/review-121613-122213.html
Could this year get any worse for the Nets? Â Yesterday, we learned that Brook Lopez is done for the year after breaking his right foot &#8211; again. Â It&#8217;s the second lost season in three years for the Nets&#8217; big man and barring a creative move, it&#8217;s hard to see Brooklyn climbing 2013-12-22 17:36:2812/19: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: The â€˜Tank Rankâ€™ Is Now Their Realityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/4O10CvjI4g8/
One of our favorite weekly articles to monitor so far this season has been Chad Fordâs âTank Rankâ over at ESPN.Â The idea is unique to the NBA and there is such a dance involved regarding making all the moves you have to without seeming too overt in the tanking process, while still appearing2013-12-19 06:36:2812/18: Swarm and Sting- Walker&#8217;s Buzzer Beater Lifts Bobcats Over Raptorshttp://robertogato.com/2013/12/18/walkers-buzzer-beater-lifts-bobcats-raptors/
Associated Press TORONTO &#8211;Â Kemba WalkerÂ hit a buzzer-beating jump shot in overtime and theCharlotte BobcatsÂ beat the Raptors 104-102 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak in Toronto. Walker had 29 points andÂ Al JeffersonÂ had 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Bobcats won t2013-12-18 23:35:4212/18: HoopsRumors- Raptors Working To Move Lowry, DeRozanhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/raptors-working-derozan.html
The Raptors are working &#8220;hard&#8221; to move not only Kyle Lowry, but DeMar DeRozan as well, according to Bill Ingram of HoopsWorld (via Twitter). A source tells Ingram that the price tags on the two Raptors are &#8220;surprisingly high.&#8221; While Lowry has been the subject of several recen2013-12-18 17:36:3012/16: HoopsRumors- Fordâ€™s Latest: Bucks, Raptors, Kings, MKGhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/latest-raptors-kings.html
ESPN.com&#8217;s Chad Ford latest Tank Rank feature focuses on the teams that have the best chance of landing an impact player in the 2014 draft, but those clubs could also end up being the most intriguing sellers leading up to the &#8217;14 trade deadline. As such, Ford&#8217;s piece includes a han2013-12-16 20:36:2312/16: Hickory-High- The Truth Will Set You Freehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/7YjbXAZkY54/
To say the Brooklyn Nets havenât met expectations thus [&#8230;]2013-12-16 09:35:1912/13: SiriusXM Blog- Rudy Gay trade puts pressure on DeMar DeRozanhttp://blog.siriusxm.com/2013/12/13/rudy-gay-trade-puts-pressure-on-demar-derozan/
Less than a year after he was acquired by the Toronto Raptors, small forward Rudy Gay was traded to the Sacramento Kings in a seven-player deal earlier this week. News of the trade came as a shock to Raptors guard &#8230; Continued2013-12-13 14:37:4512/11: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Rudy Gay and his $19.3 million player optionhttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/12/11/rudy-gays-19-3-million-player-option/
Before looking at Rudy **** letâs take a moment to remember the December 9, 2013 Sacramento Kings who blew out Dallas, mostly thanks to the combined 87 points from DeMarcus Cousins, Isaiah Thomas, and Derrick Williams. Basketball-Reference should commemorate them by giving them their own team page2013-12-11 11:37:2412/10: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 12/10 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-sleepers-picks-for-1210-draftstreet/
2013-12-10 09:37:0712/10: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Rudy Gay Traded in Smart Movehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/ww_Mhbk2yYs/
About 6 p.m. Sunday night, I was in the midst of high stakes fantasy football sorrow.Â My team, a fantastically successful group of timely overachievers, would finally crumble in the snowy conditions.Â And I, a nervous wreck the entire day, could not stop lamenting Josh Gordon.Â He was going to t2013-12-10 04:36:1412/9: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Trades, Bucks, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Kingshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/trades-pelicans-grizzlies.html
With the young NBA season already containing two trades; it appears many more will be on the way in the near future. A few notes regarding potential trades and other league notes: Zaza Pachulia will be out at least four weeks with a broken right foot, the BucksÂ announcedÂ today. With so many injure2013-12-09 23:36:3012/9: HoopsRumors- Raptors Notes: **** Valanciunas, DeRozanhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/raptors-valanciunas-derozan.html
Kings owner Vivek Ranadive was the catalyst behind Sacramento&#8217;s trade for Rudy **** and he&#8217;s wanted the 6&#8217;9&#8243; forward for months, regardless of the advanced metrics that suggest Gay is no star, a source tells TNT&#8217;s David Aldridge. His enthusiasm allowed the Raptors to un2013-12-09 19:36:4512/9: Fantasy Basketball Stereotypes- Fantasy Basketball Stereotype #16: Rudy Gayhttp://basketballtypes.com/2013/12/09/fantasy-basketball-stereotype-16-rudy-gay/
If you&#8217;ve ever blamed your poor drafting skills on your inability to see which player you&#8217;re selecting, paid for eye surgery, and still couldn&#8217;t draft the right player, then you are the Rudy Gay of fantasy basketball owners. Just get bifocals.Filed under: Memphis Grizzlies, Sacrame2013-12-09 13:37:2712/9: Cowbell Kingdom- What to make of Rudy ****http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/g43AeqUK1Nk/
The Kings are closing in on a deal for the veteran wing. What could he bring to Sacramento2013-12-09 08:36:2012/8: HoopsHabit- Impact Of The Rudy Gay Trade To The Sacramento Kingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/SG1XoAQl5us/
In a seven player trade, the Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors have stated their intentions for the 2013-14 season and for the future. The Raptors, who currently sit at the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference with a 6-12 record, have decided to pull the plug early on the Rudy Gay experiment, send2013-12-08 22:36:2212/8: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Toronto Raptors Trade Rudy Gay to the Sacramento Kingshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/12/Rudy-Gay-Trade.html
The Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings have agreed to a trade that will send Rudy **** Aaron Gray, and Quincy Acy to Sacramento and heading to Toronto are Patrick Patterson, Greivis Vasquez, Chuck Hayes and John Salmons.According to Rotoworld:Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray join Gay on their wa2013-12-08 20:36:3412/8: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Is it Time to Trade DeMar DeRozan?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/D-DBpLiEW9I/
Once again, we are going to hold off on writing our December version of State of the Squad for the Toronto Raptors.Â Weâve decided that we want to wait two or three more games and take an objective, comprehensive overview of the roster, free of speculation about tanking or trading or leverage.Â 2013-12-08 04:36:0912/5: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Most Disappointing Game Yet?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Rx47mG1mRVw/
We could be harsh.Â It is December, after all, and that means it is time for the monthly State of the Squad.Â And, frankly, after Tuesday nightâs debacle, we wanted nothing more than to write up the State, in a delightful fervor, and make a bunch of proclamations that would call for a near-first2013-12-05 07:36:1312/3: Fantasy Basketball Stereotypes- Fantasy basketball stereotype #3: Masai Ujirihttp://basketballtypes.com/2013/11/18/fantasy-basketball-stereotype-3-masai-ujiri/
You are the Masai Ujiri of fantasy basketball owners if you&#8216;ve ever joined an auto-draft fantasy league,Â lookedÂ at the roster you wereÂ given,Â and putÂ everyone on the trading block.Â Â Â Â Â Filed under: Toronto Raptors Tagged: Basketball stereotypes, DeMar DeRozan, Fantasy basketball, 2013-12-03 11:37:4812/2: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: Celtics, Raptors, DeRozan, Knickshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/atlantic-raptors-derozan.html
Will theÂ KnicksÂ trade Iman Shumpert? Â Two Knicks beat writers who don&#8217;t agree on much seem to think that the strong play of Tim Hardaway Jr. coupled with Shumpert&#8217;s recent confrontation with star Carmelo Anthony makes him even more available. Â Tonight&#8217;s look at the Atlantic Div2013-12-02 19:36:2712/1: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: How About Going Opposite?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/-ZAknSDcjJ4/
So here we are, again, looking for positive avenues to report with the Toronto Raptors.Â After a couple of wins against marginal competition to push them within one game of .500, they have lost their last two in games that, once again, fail to inspire much confidence moving forward.Â One of the lo2013-12-01 10:36:1111/30: HoopsHabit- Brooklyn Nets Weekly: Ups and Downs (Mostly Downs), CupGate, and the Rise of Mirzahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/nuT1QXBWIxU/
Â Nov 27, 2013; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Paul Pierce (34) looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Barclays Center. The Lakers won 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Another week has passed and the Brooklyn Nets have now sunken fu2013-11-30 04:36:1211/30: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Tanking, DeRozan, Vucevichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/tanking-derozan-vucevic.html
While ownership, team executives, and coaches may sometimes choose to tank games (usually referred to by some as &#8220;focusing on the future&#8221;), Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld writes that players aren&#8217;t in on it, especially if they&#8217;re trying to prove themselves or avoiding the possibi2013-11-30 00:36:2111/29: HoopsHabit- NBA: Eastern Conference, Team-By-Team Early Season Reviewshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/KOXmomCqZ9k/
Please note: This is the second part of Hoops Habitâs team-by-team breakdown of the early season so far. Here, we review each team in the Eastern Conference, which only has two teams currently above .500. Indiana Pacers You know how the saying goes: Offense sells tickets, defense wins championship2013-11-29 12:36:3911/28: The Picket Fence- Why It&#8217;s Worse Than You Might Thinkhttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/11/why-its-worse-than-you-might-think/
Editor&#8217;s Note: This article also appears on Raptor&#8217;s Republic After winning against the Washington Wizards on Friday night, the Toronto Raptors sit with a 6-7 record atop the Atlantic Division. They have the sixth best record in the East and if the playoffs started today, they would be t2013-11-28 14:35:5711/26: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Game 14: Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptorshttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/sports/2013/11/game-14-brooklyn-nets-at-toronto-raptors/
Brooklyn Nets (3-10) Paul Pierce, F Kevin Garnett, F Andray Blatche, C Joe Johnson, G Shaun Livingston, G Toronto Raptors (6-7) Rudy **** F Amir Johnson, F Jonas Valanciunas, C DeMar DeRozan, G Kyle Lowry, G Time/TV/Radio: 7:00 p.m., YES Network, WFAN 660 AM/101.9 FM INJURY REPORT: Shaun Livingston 2013-11-26 19:37:0411/26: Hickory-High- Visualizing Jump Shots, Featuring Hero Ball in Torontohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/SWg3QEj4-X8/
Last I started to look at the new SportVU data on jump [&#8230;]2013-11-26 10:35:0911/21: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: What Can They Really Change?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/UJo2shclMWM/
During Mondayâs loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at home, we haplessly kept looking at the box score to see if there was something that stuck out about this game for the Toronto Raptors.Â What we saw in the game was the usual: maximum shots for our two most wanted, Rudy Gay and DeMar DeRozan, [2013-11-21 05:36:1211/19: HoopsHabit- NBA Best of the Week: Week 3â€”East-West Imbalance At Laughable Levelshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/XmbMixByj3I/
So the Los Angeles Lakers are 5-7 and in fourth place in the NBAâs Pacific Division. The Philadelphia 76ers are 5-7 and lead the Atlantic Division. Yep, itâs been that kind of a start. For years, thereâs been a competitive divide between the Eastern and Western conferences, but it seems to be 2013-11-19 06:36:4311/18: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Since 2003, nearly 3/4 of teams under .500 on November 18 miss the playoffshttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/11/18/since-2003-nearly-34-of-teams-under-500-by-november-18-miss-the-playoffs/
If your favorite team is off to a bad start, you can look that stat in the headline in two different ways: Since 2003, 76.7 percent of teams that are under .500 coming into November 18 have missed the playoffs, failing to put theÂ pieces together in another season of letdowns. Since 2003, 23.3 perce2013-11-18 18:37:0411/18: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: Chris Smith, Raptors, Câ€™shttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/atlantic-smith-raptors.html
Let&#8217;s check out a few of the latest items from out of the Atlantic Division&#8230;. The Knicks have assigned Chris Smith to the D-League, the team announced today (Twitter link). The regular season is set to get underway for the Erie BayHawks later this week, so Smith should get a chance to ea2013-11-18 14:36:3311/18: HoopsHabit- Daily NBA Fix 11-18-13: Lakers, Grizzlies and Blazershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/EjllYXrk7yg/
Got a case of the Mondays? No worries, we&#8217;ve got your Daily NBA Fix for Monday, November 18th Â to make you feel better. Make sure to check out the tidbits, as we&#8217;ll make a quick run through any weekend happenings. Three games on the schedule last night, so let&#8217;s get right into it.2013-11-18 09:36:2311/18: Hickory-High- Weekly NBA Stat Packhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/5hY2GSsKenA/
We are back with another group of of statistics that fo [&#8230;]2013-11-18 09:35:1411/18: HoopsHabit- Chicago Bulls: Who You Gonna Call?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/YgZFTFv5SwA/
STREAK-BUSTERS! The Indiana Pacers&#8217; undefeated streak had to come to an end at some point. Their 9-0 start quickly established them as an Eastern Conference contender, but somebody had to end the run sooner or later. Who better than the perennial streak-buster Chicago Bulls, who not only had h2013-11-18 06:36:0811/17: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: A Little Consistency Please?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/_PQfHcV8cc8/
Early in the season, a small victory can be a springboard for any team and the middling Toronto Raptors are no different.Â All year we have been asking for an efficient game where they put it together and play up to their considerable talent level.Â On Wednesday, that appeared to happen with a roa2013-11-17 09:36:1011/15: Cowbell Kingdom- Three Sacramento Kings make 2014 NBA All-Star Ballothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/HfmA9AMeLAY/
Two Kings guards and a center are vote eligible for this year's game2013-11-15 16:36:2211/14: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Monthly State of the Squadhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/19eLmmsEApE/
In our first monthly state of the squad, which was written one month ago today, we outlined what we thought were the most pertinent questions heading into the 2013-14 season for the Toronto Raptors.Â With the season eight games old, it looked to be a prophetic exercise in our most crucial concern.Â2013-11-14 11:36:3111/12: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Rudy Gay and DeMar DeRozan rattle the rimsâ€”with their brickshttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/11/12/rudy-gay-and-demar-derozan-rattle-the-rims-with-their-bricks/
The box scores for the Toronto Raptors are usually a downer. Last night&#8217;s was hilarious. Rudy Gay and DeMar DeRozan havenât exactly lit it up to start the season, together combining for 296 points on 301 field goal attempts. Factored into that is the 17 for 62 performance Torontoâs duo put2013-11-12 09:37:2811/11: HoopsHabit- Charlotte Bobcats weekly: Bittersweet Weekhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/KxntbxOnFxc/
The Charlotte Bobcats great week was overshadowed by head coach Steve Cliffordâs heart procedure on Friday. The first-year head coach had stents placed in his heart. Clifford checked himself into the hospital Thursday night after experiencing chest pains. Former NBA great Patrick Ewing will is tak2013-11-11 09:36:4011/7: Swarm and Sting- Fallout From Bobcats 92-90 Win Over Raptorshttp://robertogato.com/2013/11/07/fallout-bobcats-92-90-win-raptors/
&#160; Gerald Henderson scored 23 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats (3-2) defeated the Toronto Raptors (2-3) 92-90 Wednesday night. Henderson entered Wednesdayâs game shooting 31 percent through the first four games, but finished 10-17 from the field. The Raptors were trailing 92-90 with less than2013-11-07 13:35:5511/7: HoopsHabit- The Daily NBA Fix 11-7-13: Pacers Punish Rose, Vucevic Balling, Klay Going Crayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/CnfDAxaO-YE/
Welcome to The Daily NBA Fix for Thursday, Nov. 7. 2013. We&#8217;re here Monday through Friday, providing you with all you need to satisfy your NBA cravings. We&#8217;ve got results, game capsules, highlights, the top and bottom five stars of the day, random tidbits and even something for you gambl2013-11-07 10:36:2911/7: Hickory-High- Rudy Gay in the Gray Areahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/UqolJGY4zgA/
&#160; What makes a player âgoodâ or âbadâ? Is it the skills they do or do not possess, or is it how they translate those skills into positive basketball plays? If a player possesses great skills, but for whatever reason fails to translate them into efficient, productive basketball, does tha2013-11-07 10:35:2011/6: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Toronto Raptorshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/offseason-toronto-raptors.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each team&#8217;s offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each fra2013-11-06 17:36:4111/5: HoopsRumors- Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Câ€™s, Raptors, Knickshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/atlantic-sixers-raptors-knicks.html
Let&#8217;s round up a few Tuesday morning items from around the Atlantic Division, where the Sixers still sit atop the standings despite last night&#8217;s loss to the Warriors&#8230;. Evan Turner, Thaddeus Young, and Spencer Hawes are expected to be the subject of plenty of trade rumors this seaso2013-11-05 11:38:0611/4: HoopsRumors- Poll: Will Raptors Trade Rudy ****http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/raptors-trade-rudy.html
When I wrote about Rudy **** contract situation two months ago, I described the Raptors forward as both an extension candidate and a trade candidate, depending on how the team thought he fit into its long-term plans. According to ESPN.com&#8217;s Marc Stein, that&#8217;s also how GM Masai Uji2013-11-04 12:37:0311/3: HoopsHabit- Atlanta Hawks Weekly: Ball Movement and Transition Dhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/2Pcc8iPMb6w/
Six months of waiting came to an end on Wednesday night as the Atlanta Hawks took to the floor in Dallas for their first competitive game since they were eliminated from the playoffs by the Pacers. Having played through the preseason at 1-6, there was no way of knowing what to expect from the Hawks.2013-11-03 14:36:2011/3: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Changes Coming Already?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/20Tr1Fd3KXc/
In our first Toronto Raptors column, we wrote about potential things that we were not a big fan of.Â One of those things was the trade market for Rudy Gay if things started badly.Â We surmised that given **** contract, 18 million this season, combined with a ridiculously ballyhooed draft ne2013-11-03 14:36:2011/3: HoopsRumors- L.A. Rumors: Gasol, Henry, Greenhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/rumors-henry-green.html
Let&#8217;s head to Hollywood for the latest on the Clippers and Lakers: Pau Gasol addressed his upcoming free agency in a video withÂ Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports.Â &#8220;It&#8217;s going to be the first time that I&#8217;m going to be a free agent (to) see what&#8217;s out there, what&#8217;s 2013-11-03 00:36:4811/1: HoopsRumors- Raptors Exploring Trade Options For **** Othershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/raptors-exploring-options.html
Raptors GM Masai Ujiri hasn&#8217;t been overly active since taking over for Bryan Colangelo in Toronto this spring, with the deal that sent Andrea Bargnani to New York representing Ujiri&#8217;s only major move. However, according to ESPN.com&#8217;s Marc Stein, there are indications that Ujiri and2013-11-01 15:37:1010/31: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Bold Predictions for 2013-14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/vNqi72dcatI/
As promised, we are dedicating this column to our bold predictions for the upcoming Toronto Raptors season.Â Last time we said that the predictions would be bold enough that we could expect to be hammered later about what we could have been thinking.Â That is what makes these kinds of things fun, 2013-10-31 08:36:3710/30: HoopsHabit- Boston Celtics: What To Watch For On Opening Nighthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/KVlPoKhmHBw/
The Boston Celtics will start the 2013-14 regular season with a new coach and almost an entirely new playing group after general manager Danny Ainge made some drastic changes in the offseason to rebuild the franchise. When they open the season on Oct. 30 against the Toronto Raptors, the Celtics will2013-10-30 07:36:3110/29: HoopsRumors- Heat, Bobcats Have Eastâ€™s Most Stable Rostershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/bobcats-stable-rosters.html
The Heat finished with the league&#8217;s best record and won their second straight title last season, while the Bobcats and Magic were the two worst teams in the league. Yet somehow, those three clubs and the Wizards are the only ones in the Eastern Conference to bring back 10 or more players from 2013-10-29 20:36:4310/27: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Player Ranks Noteworthy, Especially Rudy Gayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/W-RPdcRGaKM/
Seemingly every year, sports media giant ESPN does long, exhaustive ranks of professional athletes in their sport, seen here #NBArank 1: LeBron James.Â While we could argue that the ranks are probably a bit arbitrary, they are good talking points and will elicit a good deal of argument in the twitt2013-10-27 09:36:2810/27: The Picket Fence- Where Will Rudy Spend Christmas?http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/10/where-will-rudy-spend-christmas/
No, this isn&#8217;t a way-too-early puff piece about Rudy Gay showing up on Christmas morning at some lucky fan&#8217;s house. When Grantland&#8217;s Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose previewed the Raptor&#8217;s season, one of the things they agreed on was that **** days in Toronto were numbered.2013-10-27 02:36:1010/26: HoopsHabit- The Daily Fix: Featuring a Detailed Prediction of All Things Eastern Conferencehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/lzNhSW_75RE/
On the last day of the NBA preseason, instead of recapping all the half-hearted games, Iâll be writing my Eastern Conference team-by-team win predictions, playoff seedings and playoff outcomes. During the summer and earlier in the fall, I made my opinions known about potential playoff teams, but a2013-10-26 09:36:1810/22: Z krainy NBA- Top 10: 21.10.13http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/top-10-21-10-13
Terrence Ross ponownie wygraÅ notowanie top 10 akcji, ale rzÄ dziÅ w nim tym razem Kyrie Irving, dwukrotnie znajdujÄ c siÄ w czoÅowej dziesiÄ tce.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV4ij_1mfQM
2013-10-22 04:35:1710/21: HoopsRumors- Amicoâ€™s Latest: 76ers, DeRozan, Hawks, Hamiltonhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/sixers-derozan-hamilton.html
This week&#8217;s Amico Report from Sam Amico has been published at FOX Sports Ohio, and it features a few rumors and rumblings from around the NBA. Let&#8217;s check in on Amico&#8217;s latest updates&#8230;. Jimmer Fredette and Omer Asik are among the potential trade candidates &#8220;generating w2013-10-21 17:36:3510/20: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Status Of The Benchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/E66CqbHkj6E/
It is very apparent from the first two columns that we are high on the Toronto Raptors starting five going into this season.Â But lets not kid ourselves, this is not a Miami Heat or Oklahoma City Thunder-like core of veterans who have played with each other for a lot of games and have had [&#8230;]2013-10-20 06:36:1510/17: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Three Early Indicators Of Successhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/x3sqoCtiXUA/
As we spoke about in the last column, things appear to be looking up for the Toronto Raptors.Â In recent years, all the fans and media could project was a lottery-bound offseason and empty stats for a &#8220;star&#8221; former No. 1 overall pick who was no more than a delicate flower when it came t2013-10-17 07:36:1210/14: HoopsRumors- Longest-Tenured Players For Each NBA Teamhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/longest-tenured-players.html
The league&#8217;s current Collective Bargaining Agreement has made it a little easier for teams to keep their own superstars, but it also reduced the maximum number of years for a player&#8217;s contract. Additionally, increasing tax penalties have prompted several teams with expensive payrolls to 2013-10-14 15:37:0410/13: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Monthly State Of The Squadhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/U-0wXT-hW4U/
The Toronto Raptors "State of the Squad." Looking at things we like and don't like about the team heading into the season.The post Toronto Raptors: Monthly State Of The Squad appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-10-13 13:36:3510/13: Miami Heat Index- Dwyane Wade Is the Best Man Next to the Manhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiamiHeatIndex/~3/2pz3FC7LrLA/dwyane-wade-is-best-man-next-to-man.html
Dwyane Wade said while he's the Miami HEAT's second option on offense, he's one of the only second options in the NBA that averaged 20 points per game last season. Analysis of the highest scoring 2nd options in the NBA shows Wade was the most productive 2nd option on offense last season.
2013-10-13 11:35:3410/12: HoopsHabit- The Daily Fix: Anthony Bennett, Victor Oladipo Star In Just Another Preseason Fridayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Rxj5BfwDkq4/
Just five preseason games were played Friday night. Weâ [&#8230;]The post The Daily Fix: Anthony Bennett, Victor Oladipo Star In Just Another Preseason Friday appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-10-12 09:36:3810/11: HoopsRumors- Each NBA Teamâ€™s Largest Salary Commitmenthttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/largest-salary-commitment.html
We looked awhile back at the players who will make theÂ highest salariesÂ for their respective teams this season, but that post didn&#8217;t include the context of the money teams have committed beyond next summer. Large contracts that only cover one season are often highly coveted trade commodities2013-10-11 21:36:5010/10: Z krainy NBA- Top 10: 09.10.13http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/top-10-09-10-13
DeMar DeRozan, Tim Hardaway Jr., a moÅ¼e Patrick Mills? Kto wedÅug was powinien wygraÄ dzisiejsze notowanie top 10 akcji?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ced1kpDPqIg
2013-10-10 04:35:1910/10: Z krainy NBA- Staty i skrÃ³ty: 09.10.13http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/staty-i-skroty-09-10-13
Pomimo fantastycznej pogoni w czwartej kwarcie, Boston Celtics nie zdoÅali pokonaÄ New York Knicks. Tych do zwyciÄstwa poprowadziÅ Tim Hardaway Jr., ktÃ³ry trafiaÅ najwaÅ¼niejsze rzuty w koÅcÃ³wce spotkania. Anthony Davis pokazaÅ siÄ ze Åwietnej strony, prowadzÄ c Pelicans do wygranej nad M2013-10-10 02:35:2510/10: fantasyteamadvice.com- ESPN Fantasy Basketball 2013-14 Draft results â€“ 10 team league rankings- Who to take with the 4th pickhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FantasyTeamAdvice/~3/D7p73F3hMHg/
So you pulled the 4th pick in your fantasy basketball 2013-14 draft? Â Want to get a sneak peek at who people are taking over at ESPN in the mock drafts? Â You have come to the right place. Â I recently parti**** in a 13 round &#8211; 10 team mock draft with 9 random fellas over at &#8230; Contin2013-10-10 01:36:5510/9: Hickory-High- Building Eh Contender: A Toronto Raptors Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/OrLBPzVmId4/
&#160; This year, for the first time, Hickory-High will be tackling the challenging of crafting season previews for all thirty NBA teams. Beginning today weâll be rolling out these previews, one each day, leading up to Opening Night. This was a task of considerable size and complexity and it requi2013-10-09 10:35:2110/8: Hickory-High- Setting Up The Board: A Portland Trail Blazers Season Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/kPiZejkUH6w/
&#160; This year, for the first time, Hickory-High will be tackling the challenging of crafting season previews for all thirty NBA teams. Beginning today weâll be rolling out these previews, one each day, leading up to Opening Night. This was a task of considerable size and complexity and it requi2013-10-08 10:35:1810/8: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Much Bigger Role Coming For Jonas Valanciunashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/ZgOEgvGEPSg/
Returning for his sophomore season with the Toronto Rap [&#8230;]Author informationJohn LugoContributing Columnist at HoopsHabitJournalism student at the University of North Texas. I'm from Del Rio, TX, which is on the border of Mexico and home to amazing tacos that I miss every day. I want to trave2013-10-08 08:37:0110/7: XN Sports- Toronto Raptors 2013-14 Team Previewhttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/10/07/toronto-raptors-2013-14-team-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toronto-raptors-2013-14-team-preview
The Raptors started the season 4-13 and it looked like head coach Dwane Casey was on his way out. They decided to stick with him and the Raptors split their remaining 60 games.2013-10-07 16:36:5410/3: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Expectations For Rudy Gayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/-Knm8ZzxW10/
Rudy Gay will finally be able to show his fans in Canad [&#8230;]Author informationJohn LugoContributing Columnist at HoopsHabitJournalism student at the University of North Texas. I'm from Del Rio, TX, which is on the border of Mexico and home to amazing tacos that I miss every day. I want to trave2013-10-03 13:36:359/15: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Breaking Down The Bench For 2013-14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/CMVXLIV_qsM/
Toronto Raptors fans have a team they can finally get e [&#8230;]Author informationNathan GieseStudent at South Dakota State University. Student manager for men's basketball team at SDSU. Worker of cameras for Daktronics. Occasional contributor to IBT Sportsnet and WrestleEnigma.com. Call me crazy b2013-09-15 09:36:199/9: HoopsHabit- Dallas Mavericks: Why Monta Ellis Is A Great Fithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/xl-1C0dVeG4/
The Mavericks head into the 2013-14 season optimistic t [&#8230;]Author informationBrandon JenningsBrandon Jennings is writer for Hoops Habit and a Sports reporter from Dallas, Texas. Brandon covers the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys for KTEV, Insidedfwsports.com and is a contributor to ScoreBo2013-09-09 08:36:379/8: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: 2013-14 NBA Season Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/lv6fHZQ4a9g/
2012-13 Vitals: 34-48 overall, 5-11 vs. Atlantic Divisi [&#8230;]Author informationNathan GieseStudent at South Dakota State University. Student manager for men's basketball team at SDSU. Worker of cameras for Daktronics. Occasional contributor to IBT Sportsnet and WrestleEnigma.com. Call me crazy b2013-09-08 11:36:228/28: The Picket Fence- One Year From Nowhttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/08/one-year-from-now/
Since it&#8217;s August and there&#8217;s really absolute nothing to talk about in the NBA, we&#8217;ve seen articles about everything from theÂ top 100 players in 2017,Â LeBron&#8217;s lack of hairÂ and theÂ worst team nicknames in the NBA, which does not look kindly on the Raptors&#8217;s name, I 2013-08-28 17:36:068/28: The Picket Fence- Ranking the Small Forwardshttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/08/ranking-the-small-forwards/
After ranking the point guards and shooting guards, we&#8217;re moving on to the small forwards. Again,Â I want to William Lou, writer ofÂ the blog Both Teams Played Hard, for helping me collect some of the stats for this one. For those that didn&#8217;t read his guest column on Raptors Republic las2013-08-28 00:36:138/16: HoopsHabit- NBA: 2013-14 All-Sleeper Teamhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/5AQKLiM9evg/
Every year there are NBA players that fly under the rad [&#8230;]Author informationArash DarbandiArash Darbandi is neuroscience student at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Favorite Sports Moment: Blackhawks winning the St2013-08-16 15:36:307/27: XN Sports- Team USA Basketball: Scrimmage Recap, Boxscore and Crystal Ball Predictionshttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/07/27/team-usa-basketball-scrimmage-recap-boxscore-crystal-ball-predictions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=team-usa-basketball-scrimmage-recap-boxscore-crystal-ball-predictions
It&#8217;s not a good time to be a young lawyer in the ole U.S. of A. but when it comes to rising basketball stars, the future couldn&#8217;t be brighter. Team USA had an internal scrimmage yesterday that had the country&#8217;s best up-and-comers vying for a spot on Coach K&#8217;s (Mike [...]2013-07-27 01:36:367/3: The Picket Fence- Let the Silly Season Beginhttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/07/let-the-silly-season-begin/
Note: This article also appears on Raptors Republic. In the NBA, the offseason can sometimes be more entertaining than the regular season, and it usually has nothing to do with actual basketball. You&#8217;ve got trade rumours galore, teams and free agents doing more posturing than at a club on a Sa2013-07-03 14:37:166/30: FanSided- NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors Offering Andrea Bargnani for Los Angeles Clippers Caron Butler?http://fansided.com/2013/06/30/nba-trade-rumors-toronto-raptors-offering-andrea-bargnani-for-los-angeles-clippers-caron-butler/
While it&#8217;s been reported that the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have been in talks to make a trade, the vast majority of those rumors have been centered around a possible Eric Bledsoe/DeMar DeRozan swap. And while that still may happen, the more likely trade to take place would be C2013-06-30 12:35:296/29: FanSided- NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors Offering DeMar DeRozan to Clippers?http://fansided.com/2013/06/29/nba-trade-rumors-toronto-raptors-offering-demar-derozan-to-clippers/
The Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers appeared to have a trade involving Eric Bledsoe near its completion point as short as a week ago, but the two sides decided to pull out and now other teams are attempting to make offers for the Clippers&#8217; young point guard. While a handful of general m2013-06-29 19:35:366/13: Cowbell Kingdom- DeMarcus Cousins officially accepts invite to USA Basketball mini-camphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/QOMdfdiKeSs/
USA Basketball announces that the Kings center will parti**** in this summer's training camp2013-06-13 07:36:086/12: Cowbell Kingdom- DeMarcus Cousins officially accepts invite to USA Basketball mini-camphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/b3HOYGVtpXM/
USA Basketball announces that the Kings center will parti**** in this summer's training camp2013-06-12 14:36:036/2: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Looking At The 2013-14 Starting Lineuphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/cLZPsmqfdhs/
Now that the Toronto Raptors have announced the hiring [...]The post Toronto Raptors: Looking At The 2013-14 Starting Lineup appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-06-02 14:36:155/24: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Best/Worst Moments Of 2012-13 Seasonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/3VaCke8ckRs/
There were high hopes and expectations for the Toronto [...]The post Toronto Raptors: 5 Best/Worst Moments Of 2012-13 Season appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-05-24 12:36:115/10: A Royal Pain- Royal Reflections â€“ Tyreke Evansâ€™ New Contract & Cap Space, Sacramento Kings Coaching Candidates and Morehttp://aroyalpain.com/2013/05/10/royal-reflections-tyreke-evans-new-contract-cap-space-coaching-candidates-and-more/
For the first time in many months, it is safe for Kings fans to put the basketball aspects of a basketball team into the forefront of our basketball discussions. With a new potential ownership group on their way (baring any last minute surprises or Maloofings), Sacramento is certain to have a crazy 2013-05-10 16:35:375/3: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Offseason Fixes To Get Back On Trackhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/qRy0dxSijeM/
I think itâs safe to say the 2012-13 season was a disas [...]The post Los Angeles Lakers: Offseason Fixes To Get Back On Track appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-05-03 09:36:274/26: The Picket Fence- An Open Letter To Tim Leiwekehttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/04/an-open-letter-to-im-leiweke/
Dear Tim Leiweke, First of all, congratulations on your new job with Maple Leaf Sports &#38; Entertainment. I know you just landed the job, but before you unpack your bags, there&#8217;s something you really need to do. You see, I am a Raptors fan. I have been one since the day David Stern announced2013-04-26 20:36:434/25: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Should Dwane Casey Still Be The Coach Of The Raptors?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/jzdIesQHnUU/
On Monday, April 22 in a news conference at The Air Can [...]The post Toronto Raptors: Should Dwane Casey Still Be The Coach Of The Raptors? appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-25 18:36:424/12: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: Grading Each Playersâ€™ Performance In 2012-13http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/WZdJc4NlP34/
The Toronto Raptors head into the final four games of 2 [...]The post Toronto Raptors: Grading Each Players&#8217; Performance In 2012-13 appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-12 10:36:094/10: The Picket Fence- HOW the Raptors Should Do Ithttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/04/how-the-raptors-should-do-it/
In what is now the third of a three part series, I will detail in this column how what the Raptors should do after they tank. If you haven&#8217;t done so already, you should reads parts one and two. Note: There seems to be a lot of readers who are under the impression that the [...]2013-04-10 14:37:593/29: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors: 5 Pure Shooters To Target For 2013-14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/uuNdKemsfiM/
The storyline for the Toronto Raptors has shifted to th [...]The post Toronto Raptors: 5 Pure Shooters To Target For 2013-14 appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-03-29 10:36:193/27: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Wednesday 3/27/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/698/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-wednesday-3-27-13
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2013-03-27 13:36:313/23: The Picket Fence- What the Raptors SHOULDN&#8217;T Dohttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/03/what-the-raptors-shouldnt-do/
Note: This article is from Raptors Republic, where most of my Raptor writing can now be found. First of all, I want to thank Blake and the rest of the Raptors Republic crew for bringing me in from the blogsphere hinterland and into the bosom of the TrueHoop Network. I look forward to sucking on [...2013-03-23 20:35:453/18: StoopSports.com- Not So Shooting Starshttp://stoopsports.com/2013/03/18/not-so-shooting-stars/
David Vertsberger- When Rudy Gay was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Toronto Raptors this season, the motive behind the Raptors making this trade was very clear. They wanted to nab any sort of solid talent that could potentiallyÂ get Toronto out of the gutter of theÂ EasternÂ Conference and2013-03-18 19:36:263/16: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for Mar. 15http://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/15/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-15/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-15
The last time I wrote up a FanDuel lineup I prognosticated a one game renaissance for the Suns Jared Dudley. That happened &#8211; unfortunately it was one game after I picked him to do so. Despite many good picks in that lineup it was undone by the disastrous performances of Andrea Bargnani, David 2013-03-16 01:36:173/15: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for Mar. 15http://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/15/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-15/
The last time I wrote up a FanDuel lineup I prognosticated a one game renaissance for the Suns Jared Dudley. That happened &#8211; unfortunately it was one game after I picked him to do so. Despite many good picks in that lineup it was undone by the disastrous performances of Andrea Bargnani, David 2013-03-15 14:37:473/10: Cowbell Kingdom- Sunday Musings: In a season of uncertainty, Tyreke Evans spins his tireshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/qZK-jy0_cWQ/
The Kings swingman continues to search for an identity2013-03-10 09:35:483/8: The Picket Fence- The State of the Raptorshttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/03/the-state-of-the-raptors/
With Raptor fans finally acknowledging what most of the rest of the league realized quite a while ago, that the Raptors will NOT be in the playoffs this spring, now is probably as good a time as any to take a look at the current state of the Raptors. Speaking of the playoff push, why [...]2013-03-08 03:36:013/6: HoopsHabit- Phoenix Suns: Wesley Johnson Ready For More Minuteshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/VIIriI5vqlI/
As Wesley Johnson walked off the practice court, you co [...]The post Phoenix Suns: Wesley Johnson Ready For More Minutes appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-03-06 15:36:122/25: Hickory-High- Weekly Stats Recaphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/256qpElNkdU/
&#160; Thanks to the All Star Break, weâve got a Weekly Stats Recap with 43% more stats for you to enjoy. But before we dive into the weekâs oddities, letâs determine how important the distribution of assists is to a teamâs success rate. Jared Dubin (@JADubin5), the founder of HoopChalk and 2013-02-25 07:35:222/13: The Hoops Manifesto- Video: DeRozan Crowns Mozgovhttp://www.hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/video-derozan-crowns-mozgov.html
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Wow - what DeMar DeRozan did to Timofey Mozgov last night. &nbsp;Wow.
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2013-02-13 06:35:222/12: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Tuesday 2/12/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/573/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-tuesday-2-12-13
The Rockets put up 140 on Golden State last week. We think David Lee could have his revenge tonight.See More
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2013-02-12 13:36:442/11: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Fantasy Basketball Week 15 Recaphttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/02/fantasy-basketball-week-15-recap.html
The Boston Celtics have now played 7 games without Rajon Rondo and to EVERY ONES surprise they are 7-0.&nbsp; They have defeated the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Clippers, the new look Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers and beat the Denver Nuggets last night in&nbsp;OT.&nbsp; Paul Pierce took ov2013-02-11 10:36:222/8: The Picket Fence- Should Colangelo Swear Off The Boozer?http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/02/should-colangelo-swear-off-the-boozer/
So with Pau Gasol now injured and out for at least six weeks, pretty much destroying Bryan Colangelo&#8217;s interest in him (for him win now means win NOW),Â Mark Stein is reporting that the Raptors and Bulls are discussing a swap of Andrea Bargnani and Carlos Boozer, basically exchanging two playe2013-02-08 02:35:532/4: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Recaphttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/02/fantasy-basketball-week-14-recap.html
Could the Boston Celtics be willing to trade Kevin Garnett to the Los Angeles Clippers?&nbsp; That is a question&nbsp;Sporting News is wondering&nbsp;and thinks the deal would revolve around Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler.&nbsp; To me the move makes little sense for the Celtics as they have Rajon Ron2013-02-04 09:36:452/3: The Picket Fence- Is Pau Next?http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/02/is-pau-next/
It was apparent way back at the beginning of the offseason that the future was now, for the Raptors. Trading a guaranteed lottery pick for a talented PG who couldn&#8217;t stick with two different teams was the first signal that Bryan Colangelo was making a run for the playoffs this season. When the2013-02-03 05:35:482/2: HoopsHabit- Memphis Grizzlies: Why They Easily Won the Rudy Gay Blockbuster Tradehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Df_qzHVYkeA/
&#160; For the Memphis Grizzlies, sending Rudy Gay to the Toronto Raptors was primarily based on their financial situation. At least that&#8217;s what scribes around theÂ associationÂ think. Following a trade that sent Marreese Speights, Wayne Ellington, Josh Selby and a future first-round draft pic2013-02-02 13:36:042/1: StoopSports.com- Rudy Gay Blockbusterhttp://stoopsports.com/2013/02/01/rudy-gay-blockbuster/
Jason Quint- Ah, wedding trade season is upon us. Last week Memphis kicked things off when they shipped Wayne Ellington, Mo Speights, Josh Selby and a 1st round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Jon Leuer, who in four games has played just two minutes for the Grizzlies. The cap-clearing move was s2013-02-01 18:36:422/1: The Picket Fence- The Last Word on the Rudy Gay Tradehttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/02/the-last-word-on-the-rudy-gay-trade/
I&#8217;ve never written so much about one trade before. Of course, most of this post isn&#8217;t going to be my own words, but the words of others. If you disagree with me about the Rudy Gay trade, that&#8217;s obviously up to you. But I have found it interesting there seems to be an overwhelming n2013-02-01 16:35:492/1: The Picket Fence- Looking Deeper Into the Rudy Gay Tradehttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/02/looking-deeper-into-the-rudy-gay-trade/
In my comments section of my initial post about the Rudy Gay deal, I wondered where the Raptor analytics consultant, Alex Rucker, was during this trade. I wondered because I really can&#8217;t see him endorsing this deal. Kinnon Yee, over at Raptors Republic wrote a good article comparing the advanc2013-02-01 03:35:491/31: The Picket Fence- What Would Einstein Say About the Raptors Trading for Rudy ****http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/01/raptors-acquire-rudy-gay/
At around the same time I found out about the Raptors acquiring Rudy **** my oldest daughter ran to me in tears after discovering one of her guinea pigs had expired sometime while she was at school. It was sad in a very ironic way. Let me say, though, that one of the hardest things [...]2013-01-31 03:35:561/31: We Talk Fantasy Sports- How the Rudy Gay Trade Will Effect Your Fantasy Teamhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/01/how-rudy-gay-trade-will-effect-your.html
The Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons made some noise around the NBA Wednesday night as they all agreed on a blockbuster trade that will clearly effect these franchises going forward, not to mention the rest of your fantasy season!The Grizzlies, Raptors and Pistons agreed to a 2013-01-31 00:36:351/30: XN Sports- Report: Rudy Gay Traded To Toronto Raptors In Three-Team Dealhttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/01/30/report-rudy-gay-traded-toronto-raptors-three-team-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=report-rudy-gay-traded-toronto-raptors-three-team-deal
The Memphis Grizzlies have been trying to shed salaries over the course of the 2012-13 season to avoid paying the luxury tax. Now, they have...2013-01-30 23:37:241/30: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Grizzlies Trade Rudy Gay to Raptorshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/01/Rudy-Gay-Trade.html
In a deal that I honestly thought would never happen after the Grizzlies front office managed to get under the luxury tax threshold by dealing Marreese&nbsp; Speights, Rudy Gay has been traded.&nbsp; This is actually a pretty good trade for Memphis in that they get a tough defensive veteran in Prin2013-01-30 19:36:451/29: The Picket Fence- The Raptors PG Situations and Trade Proposal Tuesday (Edition #2)http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/01/the-raptors-pg-situations-and-trade-proposal-tuesday-edition-2/
I couldn&#8217;t pass up the Kyle Lowry to Boston trade rumours, as well as the boys over on Raptor Blog Radio talking about the latest point guard &#8220;controversy&#8221; in Toronto. First off, the latest PG controversy. In what has seemingly become a yearly tradition in Toronto, there are now qu2013-01-29 03:35:431/28: The Picket Fence- Why the Raptors Can&#8217;t Win Close Gameshttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2013/01/why-the-raptors-cant-win-close-games/
Taking a break from my long awaited second part of my series on Bryan Colangelo&#8217;s three major flaws (it&#8217;s coming very soon- be patient), I wanted to look at the Raptors struggles to close out games. One game after seemingly getting the monkey off their back with the first game winning bu2013-01-28 02:35:481/24: XN Sports- Week 13 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: Terry-blehttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/01/24/week-13-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-terry-ble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-13-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-terry-ble
Some weeks the league is teeming with up-and-comers, other weeks fantasy day traders have to settle for short-term injury replacements. This is one of those...2013-01-24 17:36:211/24: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Thursday 1/24/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/501/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-thursday-1-24-13
Carmelo and J.R. Smith lead the pack as they take on Boston in an ugly slate of Thursday NBA action.See More
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2013-01-24 15:36:461/20: numberFire- Los Angeles Lakers Stat Monkey Brief: Lakers/Raptors (1/20/13)https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/485/los-angeles-lakers-stat-monkey-brief-lakers-raptors-1-20-13
It's a battle OF the ages: Bryant and Nash against Calderon and DeRozan.See More
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2013-01-20 12:36:471/17: The High Phive- 76ers: Bynum Shoots, Mack Signed, Wayns Releasedhttp://www.highphive.net/2013/01/17/76ers-bynum-shoots-mack-signed-wayns-released/
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a veryÂ embarrassingÂ loss at home to the New Orleans Hornets 111-99 in which the team was never in the game to begin with. From falling behind 7 by the end of the first quarter to the Hornets out-hustling the team in the 3rd quarter when the 76ers finally tried2013-01-17 14:36:261/13: Foul Line Extended- Guys Who Should Stop Shooting Three&#8217;shttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/guys-who-should-stop-shooting-threes/
The table below &#8220;highlights&#8221; the worst 3-point shooters in the league this season, min. 50 attempts. Totals Shooting Rk Player Tm G 3P 3PA FG% 3P% 1 Kevin Love MIN 18 20 92 .352 .217 2 Monta Ellis MIL 35 29 115 .399 .252 3 Jeremy Lin HOU 38 32 116 .426 .276 4 Antawn [...]2013-01-13 20:36:511/11: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Friday 1/11/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/453/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-friday-1-11-13
The hot daily fantasy matchup of the night is... Toronto/Charlotte?See More
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2013-01-11 15:36:421/4: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 32 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptorshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/97b14qAiXuE/
Â Gametime: 4:00 pm PT Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON Broadcast Information:Â TV &#8211; Comcast SportsNet California, Radio &#8211; 1140 The Fan For Raptors perspective, visit fellow TrueHoop Network affiliate Raptors Republic. The book on the Raptors:Â After starting the season with an aby2013-01-04 13:35:5912/31: The Picket Fence- Seeing Through Colangelo&#8217;s Reality Distortion Field (Part 1)http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/12/seeing-through-colangelos-reality-distortion-field/
Despite the Raptors being 7-2 in the last 9 games, there are still major problems with this team and this organization (I&#8217;ll get to this in a bit).Â In a previous post,Â I talked about how it&#8217;s Bryan Colangelo who should bear the brunt of responsibilityÂ for the Raptors&#8217; current si2012-12-31 02:35:4112/19: XN Sports- FanDuel Daily Fantasy NBA Picks for Wednesday 12/19http://sportsjerks.net/2012/12/19/fanduel-daily-fantasy-nba-picks-wednesday-1219/
Wednesday night in the NBA features 11 games, as the mass majority of teams in the league are going to be in action. That means that a ton of players are going to be in play for your daily fantasy basketball team. Over at FanDuel.com, you only get $60,000 to fill in a roster [...]2012-12-19 09:37:1912/17: Hickory-High- Weekly Stats Recaphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/PMh4NaVCD9Y/
&#160; For this weekâs study I took a look at how often (and by how much) winning teams lost individual quarters. For the 52 games played this week, the victorious team lost an average of 1.2 quarters per game. This indicates that more winning teams lost at least two quarters than winning teams th2012-12-17 06:35:1112/12: Nets Take Over- Nets vs Raptors Recap: Finallyhttp://netstakeover.blogspot.com/2012/12/nets-vs-raptors-recap-finally.html
First Quarter:&nbsp; The Raptors came out with an energy knowing that they were facing a six game losing streak. Jose Calderon dished out six assist which seemed to amp the team. Brooklyn's all-star back court struggled shooting the ball though. Joe Johnson and Deron Williams were a combined&nbsp2012-12-12 22:36:0912/12: XN Sports- FanDuel Daily Fantasy NBA Picks for Wednesday 12/12http://sportsjerks.net/2012/12/12/fanduel-daily-fantasy-nba-picks-wednesday-1212/
Wednesday night in the NBA features 13 games, as the mass majority of teams in the league are going to be in action. That means that a ton of players are going to be in play for your daily fantasy basketball team. Over at FanDuel.com, you only get $60,000 to fill in a roster [...]2012-12-12 10:36:3012/10: Z krainy NBA- Staty i skrÃ³ty: 09.12http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/staty-i-skroty-09-12
Lakers przegrywajÄ u siebie z Jazz, a Suns notujÄ siÃ³dmÄ z rzÄdu poraÅ¼kÄ. Z kolei Thunder wygrali Ã³smy raz z rzÄdu.Â
Los Angeles Clippers (14-6) &#8211; Toronto Raptors (4-17) 102:83
LAC: Blake Griffin &#8211; 19 (9 zb., 3 prz.), Chris Paul &#8211; 16, Jamal Crawford &#8211; 16, Eric Bled2012-12-10 02:35:2912/8: The Picket Fence- Andrea Bargnani Is Only A Symptomhttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/12/andrea-bargnani-is-only-a-symptom/
Toronto is burning. Well, the Toronto Raptors areÂ currently in one of the worst periods in franchise history. They have the second worst winning percentage in the entire league, Â and it&#8217;s a near certainty they will miss the playoffs for the 5th consecutive year. For those keeping track, that2012-12-08 00:35:5212/5: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 17 Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Toronto Raptorshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/qOapqQBLtnQ/
Looking ahead to tonight's match-up between the Kings and Raptors2012-12-05 16:35:5812/5: Cowbell Kingdom- Kingsâ€™ Speech: Game 17 vs. Toronto Raptorshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/-w6BlE2zEos/
Previewing tonight's match-up with Kings coach Keith Smart and forward James Johnson2012-12-05 13:35:5912/1: Z krainy NBA- Staty i skrÃ³ty: 30.11http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/staty-i-skroty-30-11
LA Lakers rozgromili Denver Nuggets, a bohaterami byli niespodziewanie zawodnicy rezerwowi. Phoenix Suns doznaÅo kolejnej wstydliwej poraÅ¼ki, tym razem z przesÅabymi Toronto Raptors. Triple-double zanotowaÅ Larry Sanders, ale potrzebowaÅ do tego duÅ¼o pomocy od kolegÃ³w z zespoÅu.
Toronto Rap2012-12-01 02:35:1911/26: Z krainy NBA- Staty i skrÃ³ty: 25.11http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/staty-i-skroty-25-11
Trzy dogrywki, prawie triple-double Rajona Rondo, bardzo dobry wystÄp Marcina Gortata i strzelanina za 3 punkty w Nowym Jorku. To najwaÅ¼niejsze wydarzenia niedzielnej nocy.
Toronto Raptors (3-11) &#8211; San Antonio Spurs (11-3) 106:111
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TOR: DeMar DeRozan &#8212012-11-26 00:35:1911/22: Z krainy NBA- Staty i skrÃ³ty: 21.11http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/staty-i-skroty-21-11
14-meczowy maraton przyniÃ³sÅ wiele emocji. Marcin Gortat zagraÅ Åwietny mecz, Mike D&#8217;Antoni przegraÅ pierwszy mecz, Roy Hibbert zaliczyÅ triple-double, a w 4 meczach byÅy dogrywki.
Charlotte Bobcats (6-4) &#8211; Toronto Raptors (3-9) 98:97
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc9iy6n72a8
CHA: Kemb2012-11-22 02:35:2011/21: Z krainy NBA- Staty i skrÃ³ty: 20.11http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/staty-i-skroty-20-11
Mike D&#8217;Antoni zaliczyÅ zwyciÄski debiut w barwach Lakers. New York Knicks wygrali drugi mecz z rzÄdu, a Philadelphia 76ers popsuli powrÃ³t do gry po kontuzji Kyle&#8217;a Lowry&#8217;ego.
Philadelphia 76ers (7-4) &#8211; Toronto Raptors (3-8) 106:98
www.youtube.com/watch?v=knGc4w57wvE
PHI:2012-11-21 02:35:2911/19: Hickory-High- Weekly Stats Recaphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/kSE1TmA6Neg/
&#160; Every week I will be releasing my findings from a unique week long statistical review, but starting this upcoming week, we will be asking for your help. Last week I took a look at AST% and its impact on the final outcome, and this past week I studied free throw attempts, in an effort to deter2012-11-19 06:35:1411/18: Z krainy NBA- Staty i skrÃ³ty: 17.11http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/staty-i-skroty-17-11
Ãsma z rzÄdu wygrana Memphis Grizzlies, trzecia z rzÄdu poraÅ¼ka Phoenix Suns w bardzo sÅabym stylu, a takÅ¼e Åwietna gra Clippers, ktÃ³rzy nie dali szans Bulls. To najwaÅ¼niejsze wydarzenia koszykarskiej soboty.
Boston Celtics (6-4) &#8211; Toronto Raptors (2-7) 107:89
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LeBron James przeÅÄ czyÅ siÄ w tym meczu na tryb play-off, wielu bohaterÃ³w miaÅ teÅ¼ maraton rozegrany w Toronto. Na minusie tym razem Vince Carter.
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LeBron James (38 pkt., 5&#215;3, 10 zb., 6 as.) &#8211; 32 z 38 punktÃ³w zdobyte w drugiej poÅowie, o 7 wiÄcej niÅ¼ reszta druÅ¼yny,2012-11-13 07:35:2311/13: Z krainy NBA- Staty i skrÃ³ty: 12.11http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/staty-i-skroty-12-11
Thriller w Toronto, popis LeBrona Jamesa i Rajon Rondo bliski triple-double. Do tego zwyciÄstwo Phoenix Suns nad Denver Nuggets i juÅ¼ Ã³sma poraÅ¼ka w sezonie Detroit Pistons. Zapraszamy na skrÃ³ty poniedziaÅkowych spotkaÅ.
Toronto Raptors (1-6) &#8211; Utah Jazz (4-4) 133:140
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Drugie zwyciÄstwo Bobcats, szÃ³ste Spurs i dwie dogrywki w Golden State. Do tego najsÅabszy wystÄp w sezonie Marcina Gortata. Zapraszamy na skrÃ³ty sobotnich spotkaÅ.
Toronto Raptors (1-5) &#8211; Philadelphia 76ers (4-2) 83:93
TOR: Andrea Bargnani &#8211; 23 (3&#215;3, 3 prz.), DeMar De2012-11-11 05:35:2311/7: Z krainy NBA- Grzmotem w Dinozauryhttp://zkrainynba.com/nba/sezon-regularny/grzmotem-w-dinozaury
Pomimo sÅabej skutecznoÅci Duranta, Oklahoma City Thunder rozgromiÅa Toronto Raptors 108-88. Z dobrej strony pokazali siÄ Serge Ibaka oraz Jonas Valanciunas.
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Durantula w tyle
ZespÃ³Å z Oklahoma City wykorzystaÅ sÅaby poczÄ tek i szybko wysunÄ Å siÄ na prowadz2012-11-07 15:35:2911/5: Z krainy NBA- Nagrody dnia: 04.11http://zkrainynba.com/nba/podsumowanie-dnia/nagrody-dnia-04-11
Kyle Lowry wreszcie pokazuje 100% swoich moÅ¼liwoÅci, na przeciwnym biegunie Rodney Stuckey, ktÃ³ry chce wygraÄ caÅosezonowe zestawienie na najlepiej murujÄ cego zawodnika caÅej NBA.
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Kyle Lowry (22 pkt., 7 zb., 5 as., 3 prz.) &#8211; chyba mamy wreszc2012-11-05 07:35:2011/2: The Wages of Wins Journal- Which NBA Team Would You Pick?http://wagesofwins.com/2012/11/02/which-nba-team-would-you-pick/
Dre asks the ultimate arm chair GM question - if you could take over any NBA team, which would you and why?2012-11-02 19:36:0411/2: Cowbell Kingdom- Tyreke Evans takes first step to getting paidhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/46DZZAzGAC4/
With free agency looming next offseason, the Sacramento Kings guard has a lot riding on the 2012-13 NBA season. 2012-11-02 12:36:2311/2: The Picket Fence- Financial Meltdown!!!http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/11/financial-meltdown/
So after watching the Toronto Raptors lose a heartbreaker on opening night against the Indiana Pacers (I DVRed it, as usual, so I can skip the commercials), I went to the internet to find the big story was not necessarily the game, but the extension that DeMar DeRozan had just signed. Four years and2012-11-02 02:36:0711/1: Z krainy NBA- Brodacz gÃ³rÄ…, Lakers wciÄ…Å¼ doÅ‚ujÄ…http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/highlighty/brodacz-gora-lakers-wciaz-doluja
Åwietny debiut Jamesa Hardena, wybuchowe wejÅcie z Åawki Jamala Crawforda, a takÅ¼e pierwsze objawy Åwietnej gry Dwighta Howarda to najwaÅ¼niejsze wydarzenia Årodowych spotkaÅ. Marcin Gortat zagraÅ niezÅe spotkanie, ale jego Suns przegrali mecz otwarcia z Warriors.
ÅledÅº ZkrainyNBA na Twit2012-11-01 02:35:2710/23: Z krainy NBA- NierÃ³wny, ale zwyciÄ™ski Gortathttp://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/highlighty/nierowny-ale-zwycieski-gortat
W wygranym meczu z Sacramento Kings, Marcin Gortat pokazaÅ dwie twarze. ByÅ bardzo dobry w obronie (12 zb. i 4 blk.) i przeciÄtny w ataku &#8211; 3 pkt. (1/6 z gry). Sixers wygrali 6 z 7 meczÃ³w przedsezonowych, pokonujÄ c tym razem New York Knicks.
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Toronto Raptors2012-10-23 01:35:1910/20: Z krainy NBA- Top 10: 19.10http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/top-akcje/top-10-19-10
PiÄ tkowe mecze to kolejna dawka efektownych zagraÅ. DeQuan Jones, DeMar DeRozan i Metta World Peace to nasi faworyci. A wasi?
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2012-10-20 04:35:1710/17: The Wages of Wins Journal- The Miraculous Stephen Jacksonhttp://wagesofwins.com/2012/10/16/the-miraculous-stephen-jackson/
Dre and Josh examine the miraculous Stephen Jackson, who defies the laws of analytics. Continue reading &#8594;2012-10-17 02:36:2210/1: HoopsHabit- Toronto Raptors 2012-13 NBA Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/NYs5qqTWaT8/
Toronto Raptors 2011-12 Vitals: 23-43, 4th in Atlantic Division, 11th in Eastern Conference 90.7 PPG/94.0 OPP PPG 2012-13 Roster: Quincy Acy &#8211; SF Alan Anderson &#8211; F Andrea Bargnani &#8211; PF Jose Calderon &#8211; PG Ed Davis &#8211; PF DeMar DeRozan &#8211; SG Landry Fields &#8211; G Aar2012-10-01 23:37:009/25: The Hoops Manifesto- 2012/13 NBA Team Rankings &amp; Previews: #24 Toronto Raptorshttp://www.bloguinmedia.com/hoopsmanifesto/articles/basketball/201213-nba-team-rankings-a-previews-24-toronto-raptors.html
#24 - Toronto Raptors2011/12 Record:&nbsp;23-43, no playoffs2012/13 Projected Record: 33-49, no playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Additions:Terrence Ross - Shooting GuardJonas Valanciunas - Power Forward/CenterKyle Lowry - Point GuardLandry Fields - Small ForwardKey Departures:James Johnson - Power Fo2012-09-25 18:35:259/25: The Hoops Manifesto- 2012/13 NBA Team Rankings &amp; Previews: #24 Toronto Raptorshttp://www.hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/201213-nba-team-rankings-a-previews-24-toronto-raptors.html
#24 - Toronto Raptors2011/12 Record:&nbsp;23-43, no playoffs2012/13 Projected Record: 33-49, no playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Additions:Terrence Ross - Shooting GuardJonas Valanciunas - Power Forward/CenterKyle Lowry - Point GuardLandry Fields - Small ForwardKey Departures:James Johnson - Power Fo2012-09-25 10:35:208/7: The Wages of Wins Journal- All-NBA Teams: The Good the Bad and the Uglyhttp://wagesofwins.com/2012/08/06/all-nba-teams-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
Dre breaks down the NBA in terms of the best team you could construct, the most mediocre team you could construct and the worst team you could construct. Continue reading &#8594;2012-08-07 04:01:237/3: The Picket Fence- The Case Against Signing Steve Nashhttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/07/the-case-against-signing-steve-nash/
So yesterday, Canada Day here in, well, Canada, Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo and his band of minions will already have given free agent, odd commercial star and Canadian basketball saviour, Steve Nash, their $46Â 36 million over 3 years offer. In fact, by the time you read this he may even be a Raptor2012-07-03 04:01:586/29: The Wages of Wins Journal- Wages of Wins 2012 Draft Gradeshttp://wagesofwins.com/2012/06/28/wages-of-wins-2012-draft-grades/
Reviews of the 2012 draft. Continue reading &#8594;2012-06-29 04:01:476/29: The Picket Fence- Final Pre-Draft Thoughtshttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/06/final-pre-draft-thoughts/
Just to clarify my reasoning behind why I think the Raptors need to &#8220;hit a home run&#8221; in this draft. I wouldn&#8217;t be so adamant about it if I didn&#8217;t think this wasn&#8217;t the last chance the Raptors would have at a top ten pick for a while. Bryan Colangelo seems to be intent o2012-06-29 04:01:466/22: Hickory-High- Draft Projectionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/jkjk-i25Hnw/
An attempt to build statistical projections for NBA Draft prospects off Similarity Scores. Continue reading &#8594;2012-06-22 04:00:286/1: The Picket Fence- Let&#8217;s Make A Deal!http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/05/lets-make-a-deal/
With the Raptors now selecting 8th, and the likelihood of finding a franchise altering player there pretty small, the team is in real danger of becoming perennially mediocre. Â Again. Â I don&#8217;t know about you, but I&#8217;ve been through 18 years of that and am not anxious for more of the same2012-06-01 04:01:375/31: The Picket Fence- 2012 Final Raptor Report Card (Post Lottery)http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/05/2012-final-raptor-report-card-post-lottery/
After Part 1 and Part 2, the ping pong balls have settled and I can now finally give the Raptors organization a grade for this past season. Toronto Raptors: Epic Fail! Too harsh? I don&#8217;t think so. The main goal going into the season should have been to get a high lottery pick. They were [...]2012-05-31 04:01:375/22: The Picket Fence- 2012 Final Raptor Report Card (Part 2)http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/05/2012-final-raptor-report-card-part-2/
After the first part of the Raptors final grades of the season, where we looked at Alabi to DeRozan, I&#8217;ve finally been able to post part 2 of this exciting (now) 3 part series. I even look at Jonas Valanciunas and talk about whether or not he has the potential to be a franchise player&#8230; [2012-05-22 04:01:184/27: The Picket Fence- That&#8217;s a Wrap!http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/04/thats-a-wrap/
After the game started out 17-2 for the Raptors, and the Nets couldn&#8217;t even get a shot up in the first two minutes, the writing was on the wall. The Raptors tried to tank, holding both DeMar DeRozan and Aaron Gray out of the game. Both teams started 2 former D-Leaguers, and you could seriously2012-04-27 04:01:294/9: The Picket Fence- Too Close For Comforthttp://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/04/too-close-for-comfort/
Here are my few random thoughts on a Raptors-Cleveland game that was far too close for comfort&#8230; - It&#8217;s much more difficult to watch the Raptors (almost) win when you want them to lose, than to watch them lose when you want them to win. Why? Because most regular season losses can be usual2012-04-09 04:01:003/30: The Wages of Wins Journal- Could Kentucky Beat the Toronto Raptors?http://wagesofwins.com/2012/03/29/could-kentucky-beat-the-toronto-raptors/
The other day, Wages of Wins favorite Charles Barkley (if Magic Johnson is the God of advanced stats, Barkley is the Jesus, or at least the Zeus &#8211; Jordan has to be some kind of supernatural deity, too), anyway, Charles &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2012-03-30 04:01:263/29: The Picket Fence- A Win That&#8217;s Not A Win (and other Raptor thoughts)http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2012/03/a-win-thats-not-a-win-and-other-raptor-thoughts/
So after watching the Raptors beat a Nuggets team that looked nothing like the playoff team they apparently are (more on that later), I had a few thoughts. &#8212; At this point of a season with only 17 wins and only 15 games to go, is anyone outside of the Raptor players happy about a [...]2012-03-29 04:01:393/27: Hickory-High- Trendinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/b9CrhDC9uL0/
No shortage on unique numbers this week in the NBA. Check out the statistical oddities, along with a couple of blind resumes. Continue reading &#8594;2012-03-27 04:00:363/23: Hickory-High- Last Nightâ€™s Numbers â€“ 3/22/12http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/G34C3Xvrf50/
Last Nightâs Numbers is a mostly daily recap of some impressive individual and unit performances from around the NBA. Continue reading &#8594;2012-03-23 04:00:253/7: The Wages of Wins Journal- Introducing Points over Par!http://wagesofwins.com/2012/03/06/introducing-points-over-par/
Arturo and Dre put Wins Produced in terms of points to help you understand game by game splits. Continue reading &#8594;2012-03-07 04:01:332/25: BBR Blog- PI+ Stat of the Day: Most Effective Lineups in a Gamehttp://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2012/02/pi-stat-of-the-day-most-effective-lineups-in-a-game/
Thanks to the PI+ Lineup Finder, here are the 5-man units with the best +/- in a single game this season: Net (Totals) Rk Lineup Date Tm Opp MP PTS 1 C. Boozer&#160;&#124;&#160;R. Brewer&#160;&#124;&#160;L. Deng&#160;&#124;&#160;J. Noah&#160;&#124;&#160;D. Rose 2012-01-01 CHI MEM W 18.8 +30 2 C. Boo2012-02-25 04:00:132/17: Celtics Life- NBA Slam Dunk Contest to suck this yearhttp://www.celticslife.com/2012/02/nba-slam-dunk-contest-to-suck-this-year.html
ESPNSources said that it has a new format which will consist of only one round and in which the winner will be solely determined by fan vote.
All four competitors in the 2012 dunk field are first-timers and will be formally announced later Thursday, sources said. Each entrant will get three dunks, 2012-02-17 04:01:252/12: Z krainy NBA- Jeremy Lin show ogarnia caÅ‚Ä… ligÄ™http://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/highlighty/jeremy-lin-show-ogarnia-cala-lige
Kobe Bryant na dÅugo zapamiÄta nazwisko Jeremy Lina. RozgrywajÄ cy Knicks zagraÅ jeszcze lepiej niÅ¼ w poprzednich spotkaniach i ustanowiÅ kolejny rekord Å¼yciowy, rzucajÄ c 38 punktÃ³w w wygranej nad Lakers. Niespodziewanie Celtics przegrali z Raptors dziÄki Åwietnej grze DeMara DeRozana. Ch2012-02-12 04:00:252/6: Z krainy NBA- Raptors spaleni Å¼arem Miamihttp://zkrainynba.com/nba/sezon-regularny/raptors-spaleni-zarem-miami
Bez fajerwerkÃ³w i niespodzianki. Tak w dwÃ³ch sÅowach opisaÄ moÅ¼na spotkanie Miami Heat z Toronto Raptors. Gospodarze American Airline Areny zwyciÄÅ¼yli jedynÄ kanadyjskÄ druÅ¼ynÄ w NBA wynikiem 95-89 i umocnili siÄ na drugim miejscu Konferencji Wschodniej.
Jak co roku, z powodu finaÅu N2012-02-06 04:00:312/4: The Wages of Wins Journal- DeMar DeRozan is killing the Raptorshttp://wagesofwins.com/2012/02/03/demar-derozan-is-killing-the-raptors/
Devin examines just why the 2011-2012 Raptors are playing so poorly and DeMar DeRozan is largely responsible. Continue reading &#8594;2012-02-04 04:01:091/28: Hickory-High- NBA Stock Reporthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/uA6KV-2FCjM/
Myles Ma is back with the NBA Stock Report, making buy, sell, and hold recommendations for the Hawks, Bulls, Warriors, Thunder and Raptors. Continue reading &#8594;2012-01-28 04:00:131/25: The Wages of Wins Journal- Did Toronto beat Phoenix because of the Bargnani effect?http://wagesofwins.com/2012/01/25/did-toronto-beat-phoenix-because-of-the-bargnani-effect/
via http://blog.raptors.com Recently I read Tom Liston&#8217;s article over on Raptors Republic. While he completes the article with two comments that I agree with &#8212; that Gary Forbes should see more playing time and that DeMar DeRozan takes too many &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2012-01-25 04:00:571/16: Z krainy NBA- United Center nadal niezdobytehttp://zkrainynba.com/nba/united-center-nadal-niezdobyte
Najbrzydszy mecz Bulls w tym sezonie. JeÅli nie â to jeden z najbrzydszych. ZespÃ³Å z Wietrznego Miasta trzy razy z rzÄdu zatrzymaÅ na wÅasnej hali przeciwnika poniÅ¼ej 70 punktÃ³w. W historii koszykÃ³wki zdarzyÅo siÄ to po raz pierwszy odkÄ d wynaleziono zegar 24 sekund. OsiÄ gniÄcie, kt2012-01-16 04:00:301/14: Z krainy NBA- Miami w odwrocie, Kobe w gazie &#8211; skrÃ³ty i statystyki z 13 styczniahttp://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/highlighty/miami-w-odwrocie-kobe-w-gazie-skroty-i-statystyki-z-13-stycznia
Sponsorem dzisiejszej audycji jest cyferka 3. Po raz trzeci z rzÄdu Kobe BryantÂ rzuciÅ co najmniej 40 punktÃ³w, trzecie poraÅ¼ki z rzÄdu zanotowali Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat i Phoenix Suns. Zapraszamy na skrÃ³ty i statystyki z piÄ tkowych spotkaÅ.
Toronto Raptors (4-8) &#8212012-01-14 04:00:271/11: Z krainy NBA- Toronto lepsze od Minnesoty, Calderon lepszy od Rubio.http://zkrainynba.com/nba/sezon-regularny/toronto-lepsze-od-minnesoty-calderon-lepszy-od-rubio
Po kilku efektownych grach MinnesotÄ Timberwolves na ziemiÄ sprowadzili uwaÅ¼ani za przeciÄtnych koszykarze Raptors. W najbardziej &#8220;europejskim&#8221; mieÅcie NBA Volwes nie sprostali gospodarzom gÅÃ³wnie w ostatniej kwarcie, przez co 97-87 wygraÅa ekipa Toronto.
Mecz Toronto &#8211; M2012-01-11 04:00:301/11: Hickory-High- Last Nightâ€™s Numbers â€“ 1/10/12http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/s_hrEciXMc4/
Welcome back to Last Nightâs Numbers. For those of you who are new to LNN and Hickory-High, last season I quickly recapped each game pulling out a few numbers that I thought were especially interesting.Â The compressed season this year means more games every night and consequently things are going2012-01-11 04:00:211/10: Z krainy NBA- 9 stycznia &#8211; zapowiedÅº spotkaÅ„http://zkrainynba.com/nba/sezon-regularny/9-stycznia-zapowiedz-spotkan
PoniedziaÅek 9 stycznia nas nie rozpieszcza. 6 spotkaÅ, ale ciÄÅ¼ko znaleÅºÄ bardzo ciekawie zapowiadajÄ ce siÄ spotkania, a faworytÃ³w do wygranej doÅÄ Åatwo wskazaÄ. Mimo tego oczywiÅcie zapraszamy was do oglÄ dania meczÃ³w, a poniÅ¼ej znajdziecie uzasadnienia.
Mecz dnia:
Philadelphia 2012-01-10 04:00:301/7: Hickory-High- Rants, References and Revelationshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/dCeR3REe6no/
Rants, References and Revelations is a weekly collection of links and responses, covering the latest developments in the basketball universe. This Friday weâre talking about Tyson Chandler's defense, DeMarcus Cousins' new coach, Kevin Durant settling, and the joyous return of Voice On The Floor. C2012-01-07 04:00:3112/30: Z krainy NBA- Pacers lepsi od Raptorshttp://zkrainynba.com/nba/sezon-regularny/pacers-lepsi-od-raptors
Po pierwszej poÅowie, ktÃ³rej oglÄ danie bez zaÅniÄcia momentami graniczyÅo z cudem, Pacers i Raptors z duÅ¼Ä nawiÄ zkÄ w drugiej poÅowie zrekompensowali mi przeklinanie w kierunku monitora tego, Å¼e zachciaÅo mi siÄ oglÄ daÄ to spotkanie. NiezÅa koÅcÃ³wka druÅ¼yn, ktÃ³re budujÄ swÃ³j 2011-12-30 04:00:3112/26: The Wages of Wins Journal- Toronto will be terrible.http://wagesofwins.com/2011/12/26/toronto-will-be-terrible/
The following post uses the Wins Produced metric. During the long offseason Dave Berri took a little time to tweak it a little. You can find all of the numbers for last decade or so here, as well as a &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2011-12-26 04:01:1512/21: The Picket Fence- &#8230;are condemned to repeat it.&#8221;http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2011/12/are-condemned-to-repeat-it/
When last we left the Raptors, they had raised their floor, but lowered their ceiling by surrounding their franchise player, Vince Carter, with veterans. And after the inevitable fall that came, the Raptors were able to finish with a top 3 pick and draft Chris Bosh. THE ROB BAB**** ERA Glen Grunwald2011-12-21 04:01:0212/19: Z krainy NBA- Boston wygrywa po Å›wietnej koÅ„cÃ³wce z Raptorshttp://zkrainynba.com/nba/news/boston-wygrywa-po-swietnej-koncowce-z-raptors
W swoim pierwszym meczu przedsezonowym Boston Celtics pokonaÅ na wyjeÅºdzie ekipÄ Toronto Raptors 76:75. Przez wiÄkszoÅÄ czasu w spotkaniu nie dziaÅo siÄ nic nadzwyczajnego, ale zawodnicy wynagrodzili nam to znakomitÄ koÅcÃ³wkÄ , w ktÃ³rej to jednak goÅcie zeszli z parkietu jako zwyciÄzc2011-12-19 04:00:2910/23: A Substitute for War- NBA Franchise Power Rankings: #22 &#8211; Toronto Raptorshttp://asubstituteforwar.com/2011/10/22/nba-franchise-power-rankings-22-toronto-raptors/
Previous rankings: #30 - Charlotte Bobcats (+ introduction) #29 - Phoenix Suns #28 - Denver Nuggets #27 - Detroit Pistons #26 - Milwaukee Bucks #25 - Philadelphia 76ers #24 - Houston Rockets #23 - Portland Trailblazers #22- Toronto Raptors Best assets â C Jonas Valanciunas (rookie, projects as leg2011-10-23 04:00:1110/15: Z krainy NBA- Mix akcji z offseason DeMara DeRozanahttp://zkrainynba.pl/?p=5313
Wszystkim koszykÃ³wki spod znaku NBA brakuje jak rybie wody, wiÄc kaÅ¼dy nawet fragment gry na najwyÅ¼szym poziomie bierzemy z pocaÅowaniem rÄki. DziÅ w sieci znalazÅem mix akcjiÂ DeMara DeRozana, jednego z najefektowniej grajÄ cych zawodnikÃ³w NBA. SÄ to akcje z tego lata. Enjoy!
2011-10-15 04:00:349/6: NBA Wired- The NBA's Top Five Up-and-Coming Duos #4: Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawsonhttp://ronnymacswire.blogspot.com/2011/09/nbas-top-five-up-and-coming-duos-4.html
After trading Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups to New York last season, the Denver Nuggets roared into the playoffs as the best offensive team in the league, a squad replete with a mix of explosive scorers and consistent high-efficiency finishers.&nbsp; Melo and Mr. Big Shot were anchoring a t2011-09-06 04:00:369/1: NBA Wired- The NBA's Top 5 Up-and-Coming Duos Countdown: #5http://ronnymacswire.blogspot.com/2011/08/nbas-top-5-up-and-coming-duos-countdown_31.html
The Toronto Raptors didn't have a very good decade in the 2000s, especially when it came to perimeter players.&nbsp; They lost Tracy McGrady, traded Vince Carter, got torched in historic fashion by Kobe Bryant, and were beaten by Allen Iverson during the playoffs in their most tantalizing season2011-09-01 04:00:368/18: IamaGM.com- Watch all 45 points Kobe Bryant scored at The Drew Leaguehttp://www.iamagm.com/news/2011/08/17/watch.all.45.points.kobe.bryant.scored.drew.league
In case anybody forgot, Kobe Bryant goes hard. Hopefully DeMar DeRozan and James Harden got in a few buckets of their own.&nbsp;
According to ballislife.com:
In case anybody forgot, Kobe Bryant goes hard. Hopefully DeM2011-08-18 04:01:058/5: Z krainy NBA- Podsumowanie 2010-11: Toronto Raptorshttp://zkrainynba.pl/?p=1045
Trzeci dzieÅ podsumowania to trzecia najgorsza druÅ¼yna ostatniego sezonu. PrzyszÅa wiÄc pora na jedynÄ druÅ¼ynÄ spoza USA &#8211; Toronto Raptors.
Bilans w sezonie 2010-11: 22-60 (o 18 wygranych mniej niÅ¼ rok wczeÅniej)
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Trener: Jay Triano 87-142 w dwa i pÃ³Å sezonu
Jay Triano radz2011-08-05 04:00:297/12: BBR Blog- 2012 APBRmetric Player Rankings: By Positionhttp://www.basketball-reference.com/blog/?p=9786
As a follow-up to this afternoon's list of the Top 593 Players of 2012, here's a positional breakdown for the 452 players who played at least 1 game in 2011: Rank Point Guards Pos 2011 MP Age PER Rk WS48 Rk bopSPM Rk RAPM Rk Hi Lo Tot 1 Chris Paul PG 2880 26 24.27 [...]2011-07-12 04:00:076/22: The Picket Fence- Could Parker Be A Raptor?http://www.wearingfilm.com/picketfence/2011/06/could-parker-be-a-raptor/
So as we get closer to the draft, more and more rumours start floating around. We&#8217;ve seen Bogut being offered for the 2nd pick, and then Milwaukee denying it. We&#8217;ve seen Minnesota offer the Lakers the 2nd pick for Andrew Bynum. Then we say Indiana apparently offer Roy Hibbert and their 12011-06-22 04:01:046/16: NBeh?- 2010-11 League Opponent Statshttp://thenbehteam.blogspot.com/2011/06/2010-11-league-opponent-stats.html
New readers, please check out the basics before leaving any comments.
It's been over a week since I posted the league team stats...time to get the league opponent stats up.
Here they are (full spreadsheet available here):
And this post wouldn't be complete without including a flawed, double-2011-06-16 04:01:006/16: NBeh?- 2010-11 Raptor Charts Part IIhttp://thenbehteam.blogspot.com/2011/05/2010-11-raptor-charts-part-ii.html
New readers, please check out the basics before leaving any comments.
Yesterday I posted part one, which included both team and individual charts showing the game-by-game distribution of both field goal attempts and scoring efficiency (as determined by the formula PTS-FGA-0.5*FTA). Today I'll be pos2011-06-16 04:01:006/16: NBeh?- 2010-11 Raptor Charts Part Ihttp://thenbehteam.blogspot.com/2011/05/2010-11-raptor-charts-part-i.html
New readers, please check outÂ the basicsÂ before leaving any comments.
I have a couple of things to post today (with more to come in a bit). The first is a link to a piece about the "most harmful players" of the regular season by Ty Willihnganz over at Courtside Analyst (take a stab at why this ar2011-06-16 04:01:006/5: NBeh?- 2010-11 League Opponent Statshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/kACyy/~3/5aVLqq6qMIM/2010-11-league-opponent-stats.html
New readers, please check out the basics before leaving any comments.
It's been over a week since I posted the league team stats...time to get the league opponent stats up.
Here they are (full spreadsheet available here):
And this post wouldn't be complete without including a flaw2011-06-05 04:00:355/15: NBeh?- 2010-11 Raptor Charts Part IIhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/kACyy/~3/WyMu_OYnrfE/2010-11-raptor-charts-part-ii.html
New readers, please check out the basics before leaving any comments.
Yesterday I posted part one, which included both team and individual charts showing the game-by-game distribution of both field goal attempts and scoring efficiency (as determined by the formula PTS-FGA-0.5*FTA). Today I'll be po2011-05-15 04:00:335/14: NBeh?- 2010-11 Raptor Charts Part Ihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/kACyy/~3/cVyJHxCSLyg/2010-11-raptor-charts-part-i.html
New readers, please check out&nbsp;the basics&nbsp;before leaving any comments.
I have a couple of things to post today (with more to come in a bit). The first is a link to a piece about the "most harmful players" of the regular season by Ty Willihnganz over at Courtside Analyst (take a stab at w2011-05-14 04:00:34